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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:9.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-line-height-alt:15.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Open Sans";color:black'>Pro Tem Research Assistant/Associate/Postdoctoral Scholar - Open Pool<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://careers.uoregon.edu/cw/en-us/job/523636/pro-tem-research-assistantassociatepostdoctoral-scholar-open-pool">http://careers.uoregon.edu/cw/en-us/job/523636/pro-tem-research-assistantassociatepostdoctoral-scholar-open-pool</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:.25in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;background:white'><b><span style='font-family:"Open Sans";color:#666666'>Job no:</span></b><span style='font-family:"Open Sans";color:#666666'> </span><span class=job-externaljobno><span style='font-family:"Open Sans";color:#666666'>523636</span></span><span style='font-family:"Open Sans";color:#666666'><br><b>Work type:</b> <span class=work-type>Faculty - Pro Tempore</span><br><b>Location:</b> <span class=location>Eugene, OR</span><br><b>Categories:</b> <span class=categories>Environmental Studies, Research/Scientific/Grants</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:.25in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;background:white'><strong><span style='font-family:"Open Sans";color:#666666'>Department:</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Open Sans";color:#666666'> <span class=department>Institute for a Sustainable Environment</span><br><strong><span style='font-family:"Open Sans"'>Rank:</span></strong> <span class=rank>No Rank</span><br><strong><span style='font-family:"Open Sans"'>Annual Basis:</span></strong> <span class=annual-basis>12 Month</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:.25in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;background:white'><strong><span style='font-family:"Open Sans";color:#666666'>Review of Applications Begins</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Open Sans";color:#666666'><br><span class=review-begins>Applications will be reviewed as needs arise.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:.25in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;background:white'><strong><span style='font-family:"Open Sans";color:#666666'>Special Instructions to Applicants </span></strong><span style='font-family:"Open Sans";color:#666666'><br><span class=special-instructions>Along with your online application, please submit a resume and cover letter identifying which type of position you are applying for: Research Assistant, Research Associate or Postdoctoral Scholar.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:.25in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;background:white'><strong><span style='font-family:"Open Sans";color:#666666'>Department Summary</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Open Sans";color:#666666'><br><span class=department-summary>the Institute for a Sustainable Environment is the University of Oregon’s oldest sustainability-oriented research center, and has an interdisciplinary faculty with interests in sustainable rural development, natural resource and environmental policy, biodiversity conservation, land use and management, collaboration, conservation practices, ecological restoration, geography, green building design, health policy, climate change, and related issues. The successful candidate will support and enhance a diverse learning and working background. Additional information about the Institute for a Sustainable Environment can be found at http://sustainable.uoregon.edu/.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:.25in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;background:white'><strong><span style='font-family:"Open Sans";color:#666666'>Position Summary</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Open Sans";color:#666666'><br><span class=position-summary>The purpose of this announcement is to identify highly-motivated researchers from a variety of social science disciplines such as political science, sociology, human geography, and the human dimensions of forestry who are interested in joining the Institute for a Sustainable Environment to assist with or lead nationally relevant natural resource, environmental, and sustainability research. Positions are non-career, non-tenure track, and may be full or part-time. </span><br><br><span class=position-summary>Research Assistant and Research Associate positions are limited duration appointments potentially renewable for a total of three years. In limited circumstances, there is the possibility of renewal beyond three years based on programmatic need, funding, and performance. </span><br><br><span class=position-summary>Postdoctoral Scholars hired through the applicant pool process may be renewed for a total of five years depending on performance, funding, and need. </span><br><br><span class=position-summary>The applicant pool will be used to identify highly-motivated, high-quality candidates interested in contributing to applied research and technical assistance projects. Job duties will vary depending on the particular position and the available funding, and can include: </span><br><span class=position-summary>• Research, assessment, and monitoring including all phases of literature reviews, data collection, data analyses (including quantitative, qualitative, spatial) and writing to prepare scientific papers, reports, and presentations for scholarly and lay audiences. </span><br><span class=position-summary>• Implementation of public service and technical assistance projects, such as organizing and/or facilitating meetings and delivering presentations. </span><br><span class=position-summary>• Leadership and participation on research teams. </span><br><span class=position-summary>• Writing and contributing to grant applications. </span><br><span class=position-summary>• Communicating with the public and diverse stakeholder groups. </span><br><span class=position-summary>• Coordinating, editing, and monitoring work of UO students. </span><br><span class=position-summary>• Traveling locally, regionally, or nationally as needed for data collection or conferences.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:.25in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;background:white'><strong><span style='font-family:"Open Sans";color:#666666'>Minimum Requirements</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Open Sans";color:#666666'><br><span class=minimum-requirements>Research Assistants should have a minimum of a Master’s degree in a relevant field, such as political science, sociology, human geography, or the human dimensions of forestry. Significant professional experience may substitute for a Master’s degree for highly qualified individuals. </span><br><br><span class=minimum-requirements>Research Associates must have a PhD in a relevant field, work independently, and work with less supervision than research assistants. </span><br><br><span class=minimum-requirements>Postdoctoral Scholars must have a PhD in a relevant field, will train under the sponsorship of a research faculty member, and will participate in a mentoring plan. </span><br><br><span class=minimum-requirements>Other requirements for all three ranks: </span><br><span class=minimum-requirements>• Two years of experience with some combination of natural resource policy and management, community-government relations, collaboration, climate change, sustainable rural development, forestry, ecology, land use policy, or a related field. </span><br><span class=minimum-requirements>• Knowledge and experience with a variety of quantitative and qualitative social or natural science research methods and a willingness and ability to learn new methods as needs arise.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:.25in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;background:white'><strong><span style='font-family:"Open Sans";color:#666666'>Professional Competencies</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Open Sans";color:#666666'><br><span class=professional-competencies>• Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.</span><br><span class=professional-competencies>• Demonstrated self-motivation and leadership capacity. </span><br><span class=professional-competencies>• Strong organizational skills. </span><br><span class=professional-competencies>• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain overall program mission. </span><br><span class=professional-competencies>• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:.25in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;background:white'><strong><span style='font-family:"Open Sans";color:#666666'>Preferred Qualifications</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Open Sans";color:#666666'><br><span class=preferred-qualifications>• Knowledge of and familiarity with western U.S. natural resource issues and concerns, including federal land management, rural development, wildfire management and policy, or water management and policy.</span><br><span class=preferred-qualifications>• A record of publications for both lay and academic audiences.</span><br><span class=preferred-qualifications>• A record of successful fundraising and grant/budget management.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:22.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:22.5pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Open Sans";color:#666666'><hr size=0 width=1377 style='width:516.4pt' align=center></span></div><p class=small style='mso-margin-top-alt:.25in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Open Sans";color:#666666'>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 <a href="http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits"><span style='color:#00704A'>http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=small style='mso-margin-top-alt:.25in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Open Sans";color:#666666'>The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at <a href="mailto:uocareers@uoregon.edu"><span style='color:#00704A'>uocareers@uoregon.edu</span></a> or 541-346-5112.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=small style='mso-margin-top-alt:.25in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Open Sans";color:#666666'>UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the <a href="http://studentlife.uoregon.edu/nondiscrimination"><span style='color:#00704A'>statement of non-discrimination</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=small style='mso-margin-top-alt:.25in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Open Sans";color:#666666'>In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at <a href="http://police.uoregon.edu/annual-report"><span style='color:#00704A'>http://police.uoregon.edu/annual-report</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:.25in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;background:white;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><b><span style='font-family:"Open Sans";color:#666666'>Advertised:</span></b><span style='font-family:"Open Sans";color:#666666'> <span class=open-date>08 Mar 2019 </span>Pacific Standard Time<br><b>Applications close:</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>