Job Details

Pro Tem Project Coordinator / Research Assistant

Department: Ballmer Institute

Rank: Research Assistant

Annual Basis: 12 Month

Review of Applications Begins

July 15, 2026; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications that do not demonstrate the required minimum qualifications will not be considered.

To apply, please submit:

• A cover letter detailing (1) your interest in and fit with this position, and (2) prior relevant clinical research experience.
• A current resume/CV that clearly shows how you meet the minimum qualifications. You may also include preferred qualifications, competencies, relevant work history (with dates), and education.
• Three (3) professional references with contact information. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

The CBSO is committed to finding the best candidate for the job, and that might be someone with a nontraditional background. Even if you don't think you meet every preferred qualification, we encourage you to apply.

Salary offers are based on qualifications, experience, and the University's equitable pay practices in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Act.

For questions or a full position description, please email CBSOHR@uoregon.edu

Department Summary

The Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health at the University of Oregon Portland establishes a new national model for behavioral healthcare for children and families by creating the nation's first undergraduate program in child behavioral health.

The institute prioritizes the needs of youth who have been historically or persistently underserved and seeks to make real system change by: Creating a new mental health profession, Delivering support in schools and the community, Training existing youth-serving professionals, Developing new approaches to support child behavioral health, Transforming the Pacific Northwest into a national model of thought and action.

This groundbreaking institute was made possible by an extraordinary gift from Connie and Steve Ballmer, co-founders of Ballmer Group Philanthropy.

Position Summary

The Pro Tem Project Coordinator/ Research Assistant will work within the Supporting Effective Evidence-Based Practice Delivery (SEED) Lab, which focuses on the development and testing of strategies that facilitate implementation of evidence-based practices for youth mental health problems in routine care settings. Under the supervision of the lab director, the Project Coordinator will oversee the day-to-day management of SEED Lab research projects that aim to understand and enhance clinical decision-making. The Project Coordinator will work on a team of graduate students and undergraduate students as well as external collaborators.

All Ballmer employees are expected to contribute to the equity and inclusion goals of the Institute and to incorporate the best inclusive practices indicated in their field of expertise.

This position is a 12-month Pro Tem Faculty limited-duration appointment, with the possibility of renewal for a second year dependent on performance and availability of funding.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's in psychology or a related field.
• 1 year research experience in psychology (can be volunteer, part-time, or full-time).

Professional Competencies

• Excellent organizational skills related to research project management and high attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of basic research methods and human subjects research.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, anticipate needs, prioritize multiple tasks, and follow through on tasks to completion.
• Ability to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds as well as to develop knowledge of and respect for those from a broad array of cultures and backgrounds.
• Proficiency with multiple forms of information technology, including web-based, word processing, data entry, managing electronic information, and database administration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Subject matter expertise in psychology.
• Previous youth mental health services research experience.
• Previous human-subjects psychology research experience.
• Experience with data collection software and programs (e.g., Qualtrics, RedCAP, Covidence), statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R), and Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Access, SharePoint).
• Experience with qualitative interviewing and coding.