*Ecosystem Workforce Program, Institute for a Sustainable Environment, **University of Oregon*
*POSITION OPENING: FACULTY RESEARCH ASSISTANT – DATA ANALYST* The Ecosystem Workforce Program in the Institute for a Sustainable Environment at the University of Oregon is looking to fill a grant-contingent, non-tenure track faculty research assistant, who can serve as a quantitative data analyst and cartographer on a variety of natural resource social science and economics projects. For more information about the EWP, please see http://ewp.uoregon.edu. This position will support the work of other research faculty by providing data management, data analysis, map-making, graphic illustrations, as necessary, and written data summaries. Essential skills include programing in R or use of other statistical software packages such as SAS or SPSS, ability to use Excel for data analysis and development of decision-support tools, and experience with Access. In addition, successful applicants will have skills in spatial analysis and the use of ArcGIS for map-making, with preference given to applicants with experience in finishing maps in Adobe Illustrator. This position requires the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, team environment, and the ability to meet deadlines. We prefer someone with a master’s degree in a field related to natural resource management. We prefer someone who can start August 1, 2014 or sooner; but this is somewhat negotiable. *To apply, please submit *your application to the Institute for a Sustainable Environment “research assistant/associate open pool” (posting # 130608), by emailing the following items to Dorothy Bollman dboll...@uoregon.edu. Please include all of the items in a single PDF file in the order listed below. Indicate, “research assistant – data analyst” in the subject line of the email. * Application cover page: ( http://ups.uoregon.edu/sites/ups.uoregon.edu/files/ups/EmplAppShort%20rev.pdf ) * Letter of interest that describes your interest in and qualifications to work with the Ecosystem Workforce Program * Curriculum vita/resume * The names, affiliations, phone numbers, and email addresses of three references * Writing sample and two examples of maps you have made. If you have questions about the position, contact Cassandra Moseley, EWP Director, at cmose...@uoregon.edu. -- *Autumn Ellison* Faculty Research Assistant Ecosystem Workforce Program/Institute for a Sustainable Environment University of Oregon http://ewp.uoregon.edu/
