Ballmer Institute Postdoctoral Scholar/Pro-Tem Research Associate

About the role

The Postdoctoral Scholar/pro-tem Research Associate will join the Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health Program Evaluation team to support a rigorous, community-centered evaluation of the Child Behavioral Health Training Program (CBH-TP).

Responsibilities

• Conduct formative, process, and outcome studies using implementation science and mixed quantitative and qualitative methods to examine youth, service, and implementation outcomes across school and healthcare/community settings.
• Lead key evaluation activities, such as evaluation study design; overseeing partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders to support data collection (e.g., surveys, interviews/focus groups, fidelity/competency assessments, and implementation data); ensuring high-quality data management; conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses; and translating findings into actionable products (e.g., peer-reviewed manuscripts, external stakeholder reports, presentations to community partners).
• Contribute to proposal and grant writing aligned with the Ballmer Institute’s research agenda.
• Collaborate on other externally funded studies in effectiveness, implementation, and mental health services research aimed at increasing access to evidence-based practices for undeserved youth and families.
• Advance an independent research project, pursue additional external funding, and mentor junior research staff.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology from an APA-accredited program, or other related field, in hand by the start of the appointment.
• To qualify for the rank of Postdoctoral Scholar: Two years of research experience in youth mental health or implementation science (graduate training counts). One year of experience with community-based research in schools, healthcare, or other community settings.
• To qualify for the rank of Pro Tem Research Associate: Three years of research experience in youth mental health or implementation science. Two years of documented leadership in community-based research activities within schools, healthcare, or other community settings.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Effectiveness working with multilevel stakeholders in schools, healthcare settings, or other community organizations.
• Interpersonal skills that foster teamwork and collaboration, the ability to work effectively individually and as part of a team, and the ability to coordinate multiple projects and staff.
• Excellent scientific writing ability, including translating research findings for diverse target audiences.
• Knowledge and understanding of anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion and ability to apply these principles to the work of the position.
• Strong computer, statistical, and technical skills.

Skills

• Prior experience with qualitative data collection and analysis for implementation research, including rapid qualitative methods.
• Prior experience in conducting quantitative analyses on applied research studies.
• Prior experience in training providers in evidence-based practices.
• Prior experience with writing publications (or equivalent scholarly output such as a conference presentation or submitted manuscript) related to youth mental health or implementation science research.
• Prior experience writing grants or serving as a Co-I on an externally funded grant.

Benefits

The University of Oregon provides a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000 annually.

Schedule

This position is expected to start in spring/summer 2026, with some flexibility in start date.