Department: The Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health
Rank: Research Associate, Senior Research Associate I, Senior Research Associate II
Annual Basis: 12 Month
Multiple positions available
Review of Applications Begins
September 23, 2026; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications that do not demonstrate the required minimum qualifications will not be considered.
To apply, please submit:
- A current resume/CV that clearly shows how you meet the minimum qualifications. You may also include preferred qualifications, competencies, relevant work history (with dates), and education.
- A cover letter that expands on how your experience, qualifications, and accomplishments align with the position.
- Three (3) professional references with contact information. References will not be contacted without prior notice.
The CBSO is committed to finding the best candidate for the job, and that might be someone with a nontraditional background. Even if you don’t think you meet every preferred qualification, we encourage you to apply.
Salary offers are based on qualifications, experience, and the University’s equitable pay practices in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Act.
For questions or a full position description, please email CBSOHR@uoregon.edu.
Department Summary
The mission of the Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health at the University of Oregon is to expand equitable access to behavioral health support for children and families by training behavioral health providers, advancing research, and strengthening community capacity. Our vision is to ensure that all children have the support they need to thrive. To achieve this vision, the Ballmer has launched the nation’s first undergraduate program in child behavioral health. This program lays the foundation for a credentialed bachelor’s-level behavioral health profession grounded in evidence-based practices that will expand access to care and provides a model that can be scaled nationally.
This groundbreaking institute was made possible by an extraordinary gift from Connie and Steve Ballmer, co-founders of Ballmer Group Philanthropy, and is located on the UO Portland campus.
Position Summary
The Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health is seeking a doctoral-level, Research Associate Implementation Support Specialist to support the development of core implementation resources for the dissemination of the Child Behavioral Health Training Program (CBH-TP) to distinct university contexts. This role will provide implementation facilitation/coaching, technical assistance, and applied implementation research and evaluation support to partner universities launching and sustaining the CBH-TP.
Implementation Support Specialists will facilitate the co-design of tools, products, processes, service models, interventions, implementation strategies and policies related to development and launch of the CBH-TP at multiple universities. These tools and processes will guide program development, curriculum design, applied training experiences, supervision models, and program evaluation for the CBH-TP. The ideal candidate will bring advanced training and experience in evidence-based behavioral health practices, implementation science, and applied research translation. This position is critical to ensuring that the CBH-TP resources are grounded in rigorous research and tailored for practical use across diverse educational and clinical settings.
This position requires up to 25% travel to the Institute and other CBH-TP locations.
Minimum Requirements
Research Associate
To be considered for appointment as a Research Associate, candidates must have:
- A doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) from an APA-accredited health service psychology program.
- Three years of relevant professional experience post-degree.
- Experience in delivering evidence-based behavioral health interventions for common youth behavioral health concerns
- Experience in facilitating implementation of behavioral health programming in community settings, higher education, schools, healthcare, or other applied service settings.
- Experience in community-partnered research or implementation of evidence-based practices in behavioral health
- Experience in developing and building strong relationships with stakeholders and community partners.
Senior Research Associate I
To be considered for appointment as a Senior Research Associate I, candidates must:
- Meet all qualifications for the Research Associate rank; and
- Have at least six years of relevant post-degree experience that aligns with the Institute's promotion policy.
Senior Research Associate II
To be considered for appointment as a Senior Research Associate II, candidates must:
- Meet all qualifications for the Research Associate rank; and
- Have at least 12 years of relevant post-degree experience that aligns with the Institute's promotion policy.
Professional Competencies
-Ability to define and document learning objectives and design content to optimize adult learning for educators, supervisors, faculty, and implementation teams.
-Ability to translate implementation science and behavioral health research into accessible tools, protocols, trainings, and decision-support resources for diverse audiences.
-Ability to use data for implementation decision support, including tracking progress, identifying barriers and facilitators, interpreting fidelity or quality indicators, and recommending implementation strategies.
-Ability to facilitate meetings, coaching calls, learning collaboratives, stakeholder workgroups, and consensus-building processes across multiple organizations.
-Ability to work and solve problems independently, as well as in a collaborative team environment, and represent the university in a professional manner.
-Organization and management skills; ability to prioritize multiple projects and manage projects from conception through completion.
-Excellent written and oral communication skills for reports, briefs, presentations, and implementation guides.
-Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations and a commitment to, and experience with, promoting and enhancing diversity and equity.
Preferred Qualifications
-Demonstrated expertise in evidence-based behavioral health practices, curriculum development, clinical training, or program evaluation.
-Experience supporting multi-site implementation projects, national dissemination efforts, learning collaboratives, communities of practice, or technical assistance centers. This can include formal training or applied experience with implementation science frameworks and strategies.
-Experience with applied research, evaluation, or quality improvement methods relevant to implementation projects
-Experience developing implementation toolkits, practice profiles, fidelity rubrics, readiness/context assessment tools, adaptation logs, TA tracking systems, or implementation planning templates.
-Experience working across university/higher education, school, health care, community mental health, or other youth-serving systems to scale evidence-based practices.
-Community engagement and advocacy experience
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 our website.
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