Department: DSGN School of Architecture & Environment (SAE)
Rank: Research Assistant
Annual Basis: 12 Month

Review of Applications Begins

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed as needs arise

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include a CV and contact information for three professional references.

Department Summary

The Energy Studies in Buildings Laboratories (ESBL) and Institute for Health in the Built Environment (IHBE) seek to expand their interdisciplinary team that spans expertise in architectural design, building performance, energy efficiency, building science and engineering, building acoustics, indoor microbiology, and indoor air quality. ESBL and IHBE collaborate within the University of Oregon College of Design and School of Architecture and Environment. In 2018, ESBL, the Biology and Built Environment Center, and the Baker Lighting Laboratory launched the Institute for Health in the Built Environment, a collaboration with multiple academic institutions, centers, and labs in collaboration with private industry, philanthropic organizations, and government agencies to reduce energy consumption of buildings and improve the health and well-being of building inhabitants.

Learn more about our research programs here:
• Institute for Health in the Built Environment: https://buildhealth.uoregon.edu/
• Energy Studies in Buildings Laboratory: https://blogs.uoregon.edu/esbl/
• Biology and the Build Environment: https://biobe.uoregon.edu/
• Baker Lighting Laboratory: https://baker.uoregon.edu/

Position Summary

Research Assistants will be working on research that involves one or more of the following areas: building air quality/circulation, energy budgeting, building/timber life cycle analysis, structural composite analysis, carbon accounting, and acoustic reporting of mass timber assemblies. An ideal candidate should have experience in the timber industry with mass timber construction, building and mass timber acoustics, and/or human health as it relates to the built environment. College of Design and School of Architecture and Environment. In 2018, ESBL, the Biology and Built Environment Center, and the Baker Lighting Laboratory launched the Institute for Health in the Built Environment, a collaboration with multiple academic institutions, centers, and labs in collaboration with private industry, philanthropic organizations, and government agencies to reduce energy consumption of buildings and improve the health and well-being of building inhabitants.

Minimum Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in architecture/engineering or a closely related field.
• Experience with concepts, analytical techniques, and measurement equipment of building systems and architectural design.
• Experience with building science data analytics and statistical analysis.
• Experience with building management and automation systems, and building HVAC and lighting equipment.
• Experience working as part of a group or team, in a team atmosphere.

Professional Competencies

• Exceptional problem-solving.
• Experience with software troubleshooting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; attention to detail.
• Organizational, problem-solving, project management, and time management skills.
• Self-starter, able to work independently.
• Overall commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity including the ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Siemens Navigator and Insight building management systems.
• Familiarity with EnergyPlus energy modeling software.
• Experience with 3-D modeling software such as Revit, Rhinoceros, and SketchUp.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Familiarity with HVAC and lighting systems commissioning.
• Experience with Excel, Matlab, R, or other programs to automate data handling.

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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