"Pro Tem Research Assistant/Associate/Engineer Open Pool Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance at"

Pro Tem Research Assistant/Associate/Engineer Open Pool Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance at Oregon

Department: Knight Campus

Rank: Research Assistant

Annual Basis: 12 Month

Applications will be reviewed as needs arise.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Along with your online application, please upload your current CV.

Department Summary: The Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact is an ambitious initiative designed to fast-track scientific discoveries into innovations that improve the quality of life for people in Oregon, the nation, and the world. The campus creates the intellectual infrastructure to establish Oregon as a center for both research and development, making Oregon a place where companies can start up and grow. The Knight Campus will reshape the higher education landscape in Oregon by training the next generations of scientists, forging tighter ties with industry and entrepreneurs, and creating new educational opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students.

Position Summary: The Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance (HPA) at Oregon is seeking applications for research assistants, research associates, and research engineers. We're looking for applicants who are self-motivated and have excellent organizational, research, and communication skills to participate in a variety of new and ongoing research activities. Research assistants conduct research under the direction of a Principal Investigator; research associates and research engineers conduct research with only general guidance. Research Engineer duties include technical expertise and providing technical support for equipment &/or facilities.

HPA at Oregon synergizes regenerative medicine and rehabilitation protocols to restore function to damaged tissues. An integrated interdisciplinary approach has the potential to dramatically accelerate healing and optimize functional recovery following a range of tissue damage levels and even help prevent injuries before they happen.

This position will work on either the Regenerative Rehabilitation Moonshot program or the Innovation Hub program of the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance. https://humanperformancealliance.org/

Minimum Requirements:

• Research Assistant/Engineer: Bachelor's degree in bioengineering, human physiology, biology, or related field.
• Research Associate: Terminal degree in bioengineering, human physiology, biology, or related field.

Professional Competencies: Analytic skills, Research and laboratory skills and experience, Organizational skills, Strong team ethic, Attention to detail, Demonstrated skills in interpersonal and written communication, Strong academic record.

Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree in Engineering, Bioengineering, Biology, Human Physiology, Chemistry or Physics, Research experience in the area of human performance.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion 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 https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits. The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA.