Pro Tem Research AssistantResearch Associate, Postdoctoral Scholar (InfoGraphics Lab) Open Pool

Department: CAS Infographics Lab
Rank: Research AssistantResearch Associate Postdoctoral Scholar
Annual Basis: 12 Month

Applications will be reviewed as needs arise

Complete application should include:
A current CV/resume.
Professional portfolio showing examples of your work.
Names and contact information for three (3) professional references. Candidates will be notified prior to references being contacted.

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is the intellectual hub of the University of Oregon serving nearly two-thirds of all students. Home to more than 800 faculty across 50 departments and programs in the humanities natural sciences and social sciences CAS is a dynamic and interdisciplinary academic community. Our faculty and advisors work closely with students to develop critical thinking analytical reasoning and clear communication skills to address real-world challenges. CAS staff and managers are integral to this work playing vital roles in supporting academic excellence and advancing the mission of both the College and the University.

The InfoGraphics Lab is a hybrid research and practice center within the College of Arts and Sciences that for 35 years has been a recognized leader in cartographic design dynamic mapping mobile application development spatial data analysis visualization and GIS. The Lab conducts interdisciplinary collaborative projects with research partners on campus at the UO with state agencies and other universities. Consisting of 10-15 employees including faculty undergraduate and graduate students the Lab prides itself on providing experiential learning opportunities to students who contribute to real-world projects that make a positive impact on science and humanity.

The University of Oregon InfoGraphics Lab seeks to establish a pool of qualified candidates for Pro Tem Research positions. Pro Tem Researchers in the InfoGraphics Lab contribute to interdisciplinary research at the intersection of cartography data visualization and spatial analysis. Research projects examine questions related to space and place across the environmental sciences social sciences and humanities producing scholarly and public-facing visualizations that advance research and science communication. Examples of current and past projects can be found at positions are funding contingent part-time limited duration appointments potentially renewable for up to a total of three years based on programmatic need funding and performance. Screening of applications will take place as positions become available and continue until positions are filled.

To qualify for Research Assistant (Type B):
Bachelors degree in spatial or design field
Two (2) years professional experience working with geospatial and/or design technologies

To qualify for Research Assistant (Type C):
Masters degree in spatial or design field

To qualify for Research Associate or Postdoctoral Scholar:
Ph.D in spatial design or related field

Strong background in design cartography data visualization data wrangling GIS programming and/or web development.
Ability to think creatively solve problems and work well in a diverse collaborative setting.
Ability to use software programs that support this work such as Esris ArcGIS suite Adobe Creative suite (InDesign Illustrator Photoshop) R and/or Python.
Ability to work effectively with faculty staff and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds.
Ability to contribute to institutional diversity equity and inclusion efforts.

Experience with Esris ArcGIS suite Adobe Creative suite (InDesign Illustrator Photoshop) R Python and other software is highly desired.
Previous experience in web programming HTML CSS D3 Leaflet Mapbox.
Research and teaching experience.
Strong interest in contributing to the development of the Labs mission.

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

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