Pro Tem Research Assistant/Research Associate, Postdoctoral Scholar (InfoGraphics Lab) - Open Pool

University of Oregon; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Oregon InfoGraphics Lab seeks to establish a pool of qualified candidates for Pro Tem Research Assistant/Research Associate and Postdoctoral Scholar roles. Positions are funding contingent, part-time, and limited-duration, potentially renewable up to three years, with projects spanning environmental sciences, social sciences, and humanities.

Applicants should hold degrees in spatial or design fields, with experience in geospatial technologies, design software, and programming.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in spatial or design field
• Two years' professional experience with geospatial and/or design technologies
• Master's degree in spatial or design field (for higher-level roles)
• Ph.D in spatial, design, or related field (for Research Associate or Postdoctoral Scholar)
• Strong background in design, cartography, and data visualization
• Ability to work creatively in a collaborative environment
• Experience with Esri ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, R, Python

Responsibilities

• Pro Tem Researchers contribute to interdisciplinary research at the intersection of cartography, data visualization, and spatial analysis.
• Develop scholarly and public-facing visualizations
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students across multiple disciplines

Job description

Pro Tem Research Assistant/Research Associate, Postdoctoral Scholar (InfoGraphics Lab) - Open Pool

Department: CAS Infographics Lab

Rank: Research Assistant, Research Associate,Postdoctoral Scholar

Annual Basis: 12 Month

Review of Applications Begins

Applications will be reviewed as needs arise

Special Instructions to Applicants

• A current CV/resume.
• Professional portfolio showing examples of your work.
• Names and contact information for three (3) professionalreferences. Candidates will be notified prior to references beingcontacted.

Department Summary

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is the intellectual hub of the University of Oregon, serving nearly two-thirds of allstudents. Home to more than 800 faculty across 50+ departments andprograms in the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences,CAS is a dynamic and interdisciplinary academic community. Ourfaculty and advisors work closely with students to develop criticalthinking, analytical reasoning, and clear communication skills toaddress real-world challenges. CAS staff and managers are integralto this work, playing vital roles in supporting academic excellenceand advancing the mission of both the College and theUniversity.

The InfoGraphics Lab is a hybrid research and practice centerwithin the College of Arts and Sciences that for 35 years has beena recognized leader in cartographic design, dynamic mapping, mobileapplication development, spatial data analysis, visualization, andGIS. The Lab conducts interdisciplinary collaborative projects withresearch partners on campus at the UO, with state agencies, andother universities. Consisting of 10-15 employees includingfaculty, undergraduate, and graduate students, the Lab pridesitself on providing experiential learning opportunities to studentswho contribute to real-world projects that make a positive impacton science and humanity.

Position Summary

The University of Oregon InfoGraphics Lab seeks to establish a poolof qualified candidates for Pro Tem Research positions. Pro TemResearchers in the InfoGraphics Lab contribute to interdisciplinaryresearch at the intersection of cartography, data visualization,and spatial analysis. Research projects examine questions relatedto space and place across the environmental sciences, socialsciences, and humanities, producing scholarly and public-facingvisualizations that advance research and science communication. Examples of current and past projects can be found at http://infographics.uoregon.edu/. Research positions are funding contingent, part-time, limitedduration appointments, potentially renewable for up to a total ofthree years, based on programmatic need, funding, and performance. Screening of applications will take place as positions becomeavailable and continue until positions are filled.

Minimum Requirements

To qualify for Research Assistant (Type B):

• Bachelor's degree in spatial or design field
• Two (2) years' professional experience working with geospatialand/or design technologies

To qualify for Research Assistant (Type C):

• Master's degree in spatial or design field

To qualify for Research Associate or Postdoctoral Scholar:

• Ph.D in spatial, design, or related field

Professional Competencies

• Strong background in design, cartography, data visualization,data wrangling, GIS, programming, and/or web development.
• Ability to think creatively, solve problems, and work well in adiverse, collaborative setting.
• Ability to use software programs that support this work such asEsri's ArcGIS suite, Adobe Creative suite (InDesign, Illustrator,Photoshop), R, and/or Python.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and studentsfrom a variety of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to contribute to institutional diversity, equity, andinclusion efforts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Esri's ArcGIS suite, Adobe Creative suite(InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), R, Python, and other softwareis highly desired.
• Previous experience in web programming, HTML, CSS, D3, Leaflet,Mapbox.
• Research and teaching experience.
• Strong interest in contributing to the development of the Lab'smission.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successfulcompletion of a background check.

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