Postdoctoral Scholar (Prevention Science Institute) - Open Pool

University of Oregon; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

University of Oregon in Eugene invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Prevention Science Institute. This open pool position seeks candidates to advance independent research under faculty mentorship, contribute to manuscript development, and participate in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Appointments are limited-duration and may renew under funding and performance guidance. Successful candidates will engage with diverse teams, develop an individualized development plan,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty on manuscripts and project activities.
• Provide guidance and oversight to students as needed.
• Develop independent research with mentorship for career development.

Skills

Quantitative methods

Large data analyses

Manuscript development

Collaboration

SEM/Growth Modeling

Education

PhD in Education/ Psychology/ Prevention Science/ Quantitative Methods

Tools

CACEmodeling

Growth Modeling

Job description

Postdoctoral Scholar (Prevention Science Institute) - OpenPool

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 asneeds arise

Special Instructions to Applicants

In addition to your application, please submit the following:

• Current resume/CV.
• Names and contact information for three (3) professionalreferences. These references will be used to gather referenceletters. Candidates will be contacted prior to referencechecks.

Department Summary

The Prevention Science Institute (PSI) is a multi-disciplinaryinstitute focused on understanding human development, preventingbehavioral health problems, and implementing effectiveinterventions in community settings. The PSI encompasses focusareas consistent with the field of prevention science, includingprevention and intervention, and implementation science.

Understanding effective intervention strategies and the outcomesassociated with these interventions across multiple domains offunctioning, including biological, social, and contextual, is thefocus of research at the PSI. The core mission of the PSI is to improve the lives and well-being of children, individuals, andfamilies throughout the lifespan. The PSI is committed to researchthat expands our understanding of interventions and developmentwith diverse populations, and actively seeks to promote researchthat reduces health disparities in service utilization.

Position Summary

Postdoctoral scholars seek to improve skills in independentresearch through direct, mentored scholarship with faculty for thepurpose of acquiring research training. Principal Investigators arecollaborative in their research activities and postdoctoralscholars are expected to serve in both lead and supporting roles inmanuscript development and other project activities. The nature ofthe work is relatively fast-paced and we value rigor,reproducibility, and productivity in scholarship from all membersof the research team, while maintaining a positive and supportivework environment.

Successful candidates will have the ability to work effectivelywith faculty, staff, and students from a variety of diversebackgrounds. Postdocs may provide guidance and oversight toundergraduate and graduate students.

For the purpose of acquiring additional professional skills neededto pursue a career path in the chosen field, this position requiresa 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 oneyear, and may be renewed for up to three years. An additional twoyear extension may be granted with approval from the Office of theVice President for Research for a total appointment of five years.Renewals will be dependent upon program needs, funding, andperformance. Salary will be dependent upon education andexperience.

Minimum Requirements

• PhD in a related field such as education, psychology, preventionscience, special education, or quantitative methodology, by startof position.
• Experience in the field of research.
• Evidence of scholarship (e.g. publications, presentations, grantsubmissions).
• Experience using advanced quantitative methodologies.
• Coursework and training in quantitative methods (e.g. SEM, GrowthModeling, 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-levelanalyses.
• 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 studentsfrom a variety of diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working directly on Federal grants.
• Experience writing Federal grant applications either individuallyor with a team.
• Advanced quantitative methodology skills and training (e.g. CACEmodeling, 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 successfulcompletion 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 ourwebsite.

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