Research Assistant

Department

Department: Educational & Community Supports
Rank: Research Assistant
Annual Basis: 12 Month
Review of Applications Begins: August 2, 2026; open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Submit a curriculum vitae and a cover letter that specifically addresses how your experience and qualifications meet each of the minimum qualifications and any preferred qualifications listed in the position announcement.

Department Summary

The Department of Educational and Community Supports (ECS) is a research unit within the University of Oregon’s College of Education. It leads in conducting and disseminating research addressing common education problems. ECS develops and tests practical solutions and uses implementation science for equitable and sustainable systems change. Its research impacts over 25,000 schools worldwide. ECS fosters a diverse, supportive, and family-friendly work environment.

Position Summary

The Research Assistant (RA) supports research activities by assisting faculty and staff with data collection, observational data coding, and communication with study participants, including teachers and school administrators. Responsibilities include coordinating participant recruitment, supporting graduate students in data coding, and performing data entry as needed. The RA may also assist with editing, uploading, and organizing digital media for participant recruitment, teacher training, and project materials. All digital content is prepared under the direction of the project's principal investigator.

Responsibilities

• Cooking participant recruitment
• Supporting graduate students in data coding
• Performing data entry as needed
• Auxiliary work with editing, uploading, and organizing digital media

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Education Studies, Psychology, Special Education, or related fields
• Two or more years of post-bachelor’s experience in professional data collection, data management, and project management support
• Six months of experience in ensuring the quality and integrity of data collection and observation coding
• Experience recruiting for research studies or project participation in a professional capacity, not on projects for course credit or degree completion
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
• Intermediate proficiency with video editing and graphic design applications (Adobe Premier Pro, Illustrator, InDesign, iMovie)
• Intermediate proficiency with survey Qualtrics software

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education, Education Studies, Psychology, Special Education, or related fields
• Experience in application of research protocols (fidelity checklists, implementation of coaching, survey development)
• Experience writing professional materials (training and resource guides)
• Experience in data collection, observations, and management

Benefits

The University of Oregon offers a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information, visit our website.

Equal Opportunity

The University of Oregon is 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 541-346-5112.

Background Check

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