Postdoctoral Scholar (Prevention Science Institute) - Open Pool

UO HR Website; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

The Prevention Science Institute (PSI) at the University of Oregon invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar position. This 12-month appointment supports mentored research with faculty, offering opportunities to lead and contribute to manuscript development and project activities in prevention science.

Successful candidates will collaborate with diverse teams, develop individualized development plans, and advance quantitative methods and longitudinal analyses in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in a related field by start of position.
• Experience in the field of research.
• Evidence of scholarship (publications, presentations, grant submissions).
• Experience using advanced quantitative methodologies.
• Coursework and training in quantitative methods (e.g. SEM, Growth Modeling).

Responsibilities

• Engage in mentored, independent research with faculty.
• Lead and support manuscript development and project activities.
• Contribute to rigorous, reproducible scholarship in a fast-paced team.
• Provide guidance to undergraduate/graduate students as needed.

Skills

Advanced quantitative methods

Multilevel analyses

Collaborative teamwork

Excellent communication

SEM analysis

Education

PhD in a related field

Tools

CACE modeling

Job description

Department: Prevention Science Institute
Rank: Postdoctoral Scholar
Annual Basis: 12 Month

Review of Applications Begins

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

Department Summary

The Prevention Science Institute (PSI) is a multi-disciplinary institute focused on understanding human development, preventing behavioral health problems, and implementing effective interventions in community settings. The PSI encompasses focus areas consistent with the field of prevention science, including prevention and intervention, and implementation science.

Understanding effective intervention strategies and the outcomes associated with these interventions across multiple domains of functioning, including biological, social, and contextual, is the focus of research at the PSI. The core mission of the PSI is to improve the lives and well-being of children, individuals, and families throughout the lifespan. The PSI is committed to research that expands our understanding of interventions and development with diverse populations, and actively seeks to promote research that reduces health disparities in service utilization.

Position Summary

Postdoctoral scholars seek to improve skills in independent research through direct, mentored scholarship with faculty for the purpose of acquiring research training. Principal Investigators are collaborative in their research activities and postdoctoral scholars are expected to serve in both lead and supporting roles in manuscript development and other project activities. The nature of the work is relatively fast-paced and we value rigor, reproducibility, and productivity in scholarship from all members of the research team, while maintaining a positive and supportive work environment.

Successful candidates will have the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds. Postdocs may provide guidance and oversight to undergraduate and graduate students.

For the purpose of acquiring additional professional skills needed to pursue a career path in the chosen field, this position requires a formal mentor plan and Individualized Development Plan.

Positions are limited duration, funding contingent appointments that may be part-time or short-term contracts not to exceed one year, and may be renewed for up to three years. An additional two year extension may be granted with approval from the Office of the Vice President for Research for a total appointment of five years. Renewals will be dependent upon program needs, funding, and performance. Salary will be dependent upon education and experience.

Minimum Requirements

• PhD in a related field such as education, psychology, prevention science, special education, or quantitative methodology, by start of position.
• Experience in the field of research.
• Evidence of scholarship (e.g. publications, presentations, grant submissions).
• Experience using advanced quantitative methodologies.
• Coursework and training in quantitative methods (e.g. SEM, Growth Modeling, etc).

Professional Competencies

• Ability to work as part of a collaborative scientific team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work with large data sets and conduct multi-level analyses.
• Skills in developing manuscripts and publications.
• Ability to work professionally and collaboratively with faculty, staff, and graduate students.
• Ability to participate in conference presentations.
• Ability to work independently on highly technical projects.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working directly on Federal grants.
• Experience writing Federal grant applications either individually or with a team.
• Advanced quantitative methodology skills and training (e.g. CACE modeling, nested designs).
• Experience working with children and families.
• Experience working with high-risk families.
• Experience working with children with special needs.
• Experience with home interviews.
• Experience with longitudinal research studies.

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

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Advertised: June 1, 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: June 1, 2027 Pacific Daylight Time