Pro Tem ENR Research Associate - School of Law - Open Pool

The University of Oregon's School of Law is seeking a Pro Tem ENR Research Associate to conduct research on climate change legal and policy solutions. This role involves collaboration with faculty and various organizations on interdisciplinary projects related to environmental law. The position is based in Eugene, OR, and is part of a dynamic law school committed to excellence in education and research.
Pro Tem ENR Research Associate - School of Law - Open
Pool

Job no: 532579

Work type: Faculty - Pro Tempore

Location: Eugene, OR

Categories: Legal/Law, Research/Scientific/Grants

Department: School of Law

Rank: Research Associate

Annual Basis: 12 Month

Review of Applications Begins

Applications will be reviewed as needs arise

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure consideration, applicants should submit a letter of
interest and a current resume or CV.

Department Summary

The University of Oregon School of Law is a dynamic, ABA-accredited
law school and Oregon's only public law school. Degrees offered
include Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Laws (LLM), Master of Conflict
and Dispute Resolution (CRES), and a minor in undergraduate legal
studies. Oregon Law's mission is to provide a world-class
education. We prepare students through excellent classroom teaching
paired with a multitude of practical experience opportunities and
robust professional development. Our faculty produce exceptional
research and scholarship. We accomplish our mission in a positive,
inclusive environment where we strive to provide everyone with
opportunities to grow, contribute, and develop. Our aim is to
learn, teach, and practice the principles of equity and justice as
critical foundations for our overall effort to achieve excellence
as a top-ranked law school. Success in this work requires a diverse
group of people in various faculty and staff roles working in one
of our two locations, Eugene and Portland. The University of Oregon
is located within the traditional homelands of the Southern
Kalapuya. Learn more about Oregon Law at law.uoregon.edu, and
consider joining our team.

Position Summary

The Environmental and Natural Resources Law Center is seeking to
hire a Research Associate to carry out dynamic research related to
climate change legal and policy solutions.

The Environmental and Natural Resources Law Center (ENR) is a
national leader in public interest environmental law and policy and
innovations in environmental legal education. ENR pioneered the
earliest curriculum in public interest environmental law, created
the first environmental law clinic in the United States, and,
through its students, hosts the oldest and largest public interest
environmental law conference of its kind in the world.

ENR's Interdisciplinary Research Projects and Fellows Program has
theme-based projects that draw upon existing faculty strengths and
provide synergistic opportunities for promoting student experience,
providing service to the community, and bringing intellectual
energy to bear on some of today's most challenging environmental
issues.

As part of a research team, ENR's Research Associates carry out
research housed in one or more of the flagship ENR
interdisciplinary projects: The Conservation Trust Project; The
Energy Law and Policy Project; The Food Resiliency Project; The
Global Environmental Democracy Project; The Native Environmental
Sovereignty Project; The Oceans, Coasts, and Watersheds Project;
and The Sustainable Land Use Project.

This position will work with faculty experts, partners across state
universities in Oregon and other universities, government
organizations, and other community organizations to provide
research, analysis, and solutions to environmental problems in
Oregon, the nation, and around the globe.

The Environmental and Natural Resources Law Research Associate
reports to the ENR Center Executive Director.

Open research associate positions are limited-duration,
funding-contingent, non-teaching research appointments that are
full-time, part-time, or short-term, contracts not to exceed one
year. There is a possibility of renewal, depending on program
needs, funding, and performance.

Minimum Requirements
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school and a record of academic
excellence.
• Demonstrated strong interest and propensity for ENR law
scholarship and policy writing.

Professional Competencies
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills and the ability
to work successfully with a diverse group of organizations,
students, and faculty members.
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills with a
proven ability to strategize, prioritize, and meet goals and
deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to 1) work effectively with students,
staff, and faculty from culturally diverse backgrounds and with
multiple intersectional identities; and 2) advance diversity,
equity, and inclusion in the university community.
• Willingness to contribute to new, broad, and uncharted
ideas.
• A commitment to the public good.

Preferred Qualifications
• Two years of professional experience.
• Familiarity with the intersection of law, policy, science, and
climate change.
• Experience with research, analysis, and writing.
• Proven ability to deliver work products.
• Experience working independently, collaboratively, and
collectively.
• Experience in or familiarity with computer spreadsheets, data
management, and creating data reports.
• Experience in or familiarity with the use of new and social
media in a public relations and/or advocacy context.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits
package to eligible employees, including health insurance,
retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about
benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative
action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance
with the ADA. 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 contact us at
uocareers@uoregon.edu or
541-346-5112.

UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex,
national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status,
disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity,
and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment
practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and
policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be
referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights
Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information,
related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the
statement of
non-discrimination.

In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares
an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and
services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is
available online at
https://clery.uoregon.edu/annual-campus-security-and-fire-safety-report.

To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/532579/pro-tem-enr-research-associate-school-of-law-open-pool

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