Department: Prevention Science Institute
Rank: Research Assistant
Annual Basis: 12 Month

Review of Applications Begins

Immediately. To ensure consideration, please apply by February 17, 2025; position open until filled.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, complete applications should include:
1. A current resume that outlines your educational and work experience. These details are used to determine if applicants meet the qualifications of this position.
2. A cover letter that describes how your skills and experience meet the minimum and preferred qualifications for the position; and
3. Names and contact information for three professional references. Candidates will be notified prior to references being contacted.

Department Summary

The Prevention Science Institute (PSI) at the University of Oregon is a multi-disciplinary institute focused on understanding human development, preventing behavioral health problems, and implementing effective interventions in community settings. The core mission of the PSI is to improve the lives and well-being of children, individuals, and families throughout the lifespan.

Position Summary

The Community Research Coordinator (CRC) will provide research support and partner outreach on research activities for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants to coordinate community outreach to reach underserved populations within the Prevention Science Institute. The CRC will have primary responsibilities for organizing key research activities and will work closely with the research investigator(s) to implement human subjects’ research activities with internal staff, interventionists and community partners, be responsible for tracking project milestones, and ensure regular meetings occur within and between project teams, and between project teams and community partners. The CRC will be responsible for recruitment, retention and participant tracking for the Substance Use Disorder Exposure and Language grant. This position will provide support to the Lived Experience Community Board in relation to the project and will support data collection in the field.

This position is responsible for the coordination of Dr. Stephanie DeAnda and Dr. Camille Cioffi’s federally funded research project at PSI and will guide the Principal Investigators (PIs) and investigative teams to execute their project objectives effectively and efficiently while adhering to policies, procedures, and funding terms and conditions.

The position includes travel to community organizations to conduct recruitment and assessment activities. Travel within Oregon will be prioritized with potential for travel outside of Oregon. It would be reasonable to expect up to one week of travel per month with fluctuation and some months having more frequent travel needs.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, prevention science, speech language pathology/communication disorders and sciences, education, public health, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of skills, experience, and education.
• Three years of experience in research (paid or unpaid), or progressively responsible employment in a field applicable to research, including project coordination and assessment experience. An equivalent combination of such training and experience may be considered.

Professional Competencies

• Strong working knowledge/proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and using the internet.
• Knowledge of spoken and written English and Spanish sufficient to obtain, provide, or exchange information. This position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly efficient and organized approach to work with strong attention to detail and thoroughness.
• Experience working in a team environment, requiring participatory decision-making and cooperative interactions among employees.
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently, with supervision as needed.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to synthesize and present information about the study design to community partners.
• Knowledge of subject recruitment and data management in a research-related field.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with hard-to-reach populations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with overlapping deadlines and frequent interruptions while maintaining a high level of customer service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with substance use disorders, including lived or professional experience.
• Experience working with underserved communities and communities impacted by substance use disorders and/or language delays and/or disorders.
• Experience conducting and coding observations of children and their families.
• Spanish language proficiency highly preferred.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.

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