Apply now Job no:532495
Work type:Faculty - Pro Tempore
Location:Eugene, OR
Categories:Biology/Life Sciences, Research/Scientific/Grants

Department: CAS Biology
Rank: Research Assistant (Type B)
Annual Basis: 12 Month

Applications will be reviewed as needs arise

Please apply online with a CV, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three professional references.

The Department of Biology is an instructional and research department within the College of Arts and Sciences that supports significant research activities in a wide range of fields in the Biology discipline including neuroscience, genetics, cell and developmental biology, evolution, ecology, and marine biology. The Department includes approximately 50 teaching faculty, emeritus faculty, graduate students, and professional/administrative staff. The Department enrolls approximately 1,200 Biology majors and 100 graduate students.

More information about the Department of Biology at the University of Oregon may be found by visiting the Biology website at http://biology.uoregon.edu/.

Positions are limited duration, funding contingent postdoctoral or research appointments that are full-time, part-time or short term, contracts not to exceed one year. Possibility of renewal up to a total of three years, depending on program needs, funding, and performance. The successful candidate will have the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds.

Minimum qualifications by rank:
• Research Assistant: bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or related field
• Senior Research Assistant I: bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or related field plus 6 years of applicable work experience post degree
• Senior Research Assistant II: Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or related field plus 12 years of applicable work experience post degree
• Postdoctoral Scholar: terminal degree in biology, chemistry, or related field
• Research Associate: terminal degree in biology, chemistry, or related field
• Senior Research Associate I: terminal degree in biology, chemistry, or related field plus 6 years of applicable work experience post degree
• Senior Research Associate II: terminal degree in biology, chemistry, or related field plus 12 years of applicable work experience post degree

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 http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits .

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 uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.

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