Faculty Research Assistant in Qualitative Natural Resources Social Science
Ecosystem Workforce Program, University of Oregon
Department Summary
The Institute for Resilient Organizations, Communities, and Environments (IROCE) (formerly the Institute for a Sustainable Environment) is the University of Oregon’s oldest sustainability-oriented research center, and has an interdisciplinary faculty with interests in sustainable rural development, natural resource and environmental policy, biodiversity conservation, land use and management, collaboration, conservation practices, ecological restoration, geography, climate change, and related issues. The successful candidate will support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment.
The Ecosystem Workforce Program, nested within IROCE is an applied social science research program built on the interconnections of ecology, economy, and governance.
Position Summary
This position with the Ecosystem Workforce Program supports a wide variety of quantitative and qualitative social science research and outreach. This work will support sustainable rural development and resilience in forest-based communities, and inform national forest management, community-based forestry, and sustainable rural development in the American West. This position will include significant travel and fieldwork (up to 50% of job duties) in rural areas across the western US.
This position is funding contingent and limited duration (potentially renewable based on programmatic need, funding, and performance).
Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
Position to be based in Eugene, Oregon.
Applications accepted until the position is filled.
Application review will begin immediately.
Expected start date: April/May, 2024, potentially negotiable.
To Apply: Contact Michael Coughlan (mcoughla@uoregon.edu) for any questions.
