Postdoc Research Assistant Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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

Applications will be reviewed as needs arise

In addition to the online application, please provide:
A current CV
Names and contact information for at least three professional references

The Department of Physics 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 Physics discipline. The department includes approximately 35 teaching faculty in addition to emeritus faculty, research staff, graduate students, and professional/administrative staff. The department enrolls approximately 2,000 students per term, with approximately 200 undergraduate Physics majors and 100 graduate students.
More information about the Department of Physics at the University of Oregon may be found by visiting the department website at http://physics.uoregon.edu.

The Department of Physics is seeking qualified applicants for its open pool for research positions. Positions are limited-duration appointments that are part-time or short-term contracts not to exceed one year. There may be a possibility of renewal up to a total of three years, depending on programmatic need, funding, and performance.
Research Assistant positions will conduct research under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI). Research Associate positions will be conducting research with only general guidance from the PI. Postdoctoral Scholar positions conduct research under the direction of a faculty member for the purpose of acquiring research training.

Minimum qualifications by rank:
Research Assistant (Type B): Bachelor's degree in physics, biology, chemistry, or related field.
Research Assistant (Type C): Master's degree in physics, biology, chemistry, or related field.
Postdoctoral Scholar: Doctoral Degree in physics, biology, chemistry, or related field.
Research Associate: Terminal degree in physics, biology, chemistry, or related field.

Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds.

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

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