University of Oregon · Education research · USA
DESTNY research and postdoctoral applicant pool
Explore temporary research opportunities in Eugene, Oregon, through the university’s DESTNY Grant Management Unit.
Plan realistically: Applying to a pool does not guarantee an appointment. Avoid making financial or relocation commitments before receiving a written offer.
Pool overview and research focus
Applications are screened as positions arise. Potential work includes programme development, statistics, publications, grant preparation, staff development and population databases.
CareerAidHub guidance: Consider whether your record shows both subject knowledge and practical research skills. Select examples that explain your own contribution rather than listing an entire project team’s achievements.
Minimum qualifications by rank
| Rank | Degree requirement |
|---|---|
| Research Assistant | Bachelor’s in Education or a related area |
| Research Associate | Terminal degree in Education, Special Education, Educational Psychology, Educational Administration or a related area |
| Postdoctoral Scholar | Doctorate in the fields listed above |
Evidence teamwork, communication, organisation and initiative. Some assignments involve bilingual skills or overnight travel.
Appointment terms and pay
Funding-contingent, part-time or short-term appointments last at most one year. Renewal may extend service to three years total, subject to need, funding and performance. Pay depends on education, experience and funding. Offers require a successful background check.
How to apply
Apply online with a current CV/résumé and three professional references’ names and contact details. Address the stated qualifications.
- Open the official listing at the end of this article and select “Apply now”.
- Use an email address you monitor regularly. Existing applicants should use their previous application email.
- Check each portal field and document request before submitting.
- Keep the submission confirmation and check your account for messages.
Portal check: The application entry page was accessible during review. Later account-specific screens were not inspected.
Prepare evidence of research fit
Editorial advice, not extra application requirements: Make your CV easy to assess. For each relevant project, briefly identify the research question, your responsibilities, methods and completed outputs.
If you have worked with schools, families or community organisations, describe that experience accurately. Explain any contribution to data collection, analysis, evaluation or reporting. Keep confidential participant information out of application materials.
For a possible discussion with a hiring team, prepare questions about supervision, workload, project duration, working hours and available resources. Ask which duties are essential and what successful performance would look like.
Independent career preparation support
The CareerAidHub Career Accelerator Program offers CV feedback, research-profile reviews and opportunity mapping. Follow university rules on outside assistance and retain responsibility for your application. Support does not guarantee employment, funding or visa sponsorship.
Enquiries: coaxialedu@gmail.com.
Frequently asked questions
Does submitting an application guarantee a job?
No. Treat a pool application as an expression of interest, and continue pursuing other suitable vacancies.
Which rank should I target?
Use the qualification table below to assess eligibility. Explain how your experience matches the work you want to undertake.
Should I send reference letters?
The notice requests reference contact details. Ask referees for permission before sharing their information.
Should I prepare extra statements?
Follow the portal’s document requests. Do not assume that a separate teaching statement or research proposal is required.
Is a salary figure published?
No numerical pay range is stated in this listing. Request appointment-specific compensation details before accepting an offer.
Is visa sponsorship confirmed?
The notice does not establish sponsorship availability. International applicants should clarify this directly with the university.
Can I assume remote working is available?
Do not make relocation or travel plans until the university confirms the work arrangement for a particular appointment.
What should I retain after applying?
Save the posting, job number, submitted documents and confirmation. Keep a record of any later correspondence.
Official source and application
Verified against the university’s vacancy notice and linked application entry page on 5 November 2026. Recheck the notice before submitting.
University of Oregon — Pro Tem Research Asst/Assoc/Postdoc Open Pool
