Pro Tem Research Assistant​/Research Associate, Postdoctoral Scholar; InfoGraphics Lab; Pool

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

Department: CAS Infographics Lab

Rank: Research Assistant, Research Associate,Postdoctoral Scholar

Annual Basis: 12 Month

Applications will be reviewed as needs arise

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

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is the intellectual hub of the University of Oregon, serving nearly two-thirds of all students. Home to more than 800 faculty across 50+ departments and programs in the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences,CAS is a dynamic and interdisciplinary academic community. Our faculty and advisors work closely with students to develop critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and clear communication skills toaddress real-world challenges.

CAS staff and managers are integral to this work, playing vital roles in supporting academic excellence and advancing the mission of both the College and the University.

The Info Graphics Lab is a hybrid research and practice center within the College of Arts and Sciences that for 35 years has beena recognized leader in cartographic design, dynamic mapping, mobile application 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 including faculty, undergraduate, and graduate students, the Lab prides itself on providing experiential learning opportunities to students who contribute to real-world projects that make a positive impacton science and humanity.

The University of Oregon Info Graphics Lab seeks to establish a poolof qualified candidates for Pro Tem Research positions. Pro Tem Researchers in the Info Graphics Lab contribute to interdisciplinary research at the intersection of cartography, data visualization,and spatial analysis. Research projects examine questions relatedto space and place across the environmental sciences, social sciences, and humanities, producing scholarly and public-facingvisualizations that advance research and science communication.

Examples of current and past projects can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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 become available and continue until positions are filled.

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

• 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 students from a variety of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to contribute to institutional diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

• Experience with Esri's ArcGIS suite, Adobe Creative suite(InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), R, Python, and other software is 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.

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 our website.

The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. 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 email us or call.

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