Department: Labor Education and Research Center
FTE: 0.49
Terms: Fall Winter Spring
Academic Year: 2026-27
Duties:
The GE will assist LERC faculty with research and some programmatic work. This may include literature reviews, quantitative and qualitative research and analysis, and review of survey data related to faculty projects on employment and labor union issues. Duties may also include conducting interviews or participating in meetings with constituents and public officials. Some weekend and evening work may be required. The GE will be provided private office space and a computer in the LERC office. GE’s will be credited as co-authors on reports they contribute to. Specific projects for the coming year may include research work related to economic inequality and public policy issues impacting Oregon workers. Previous research work that GEs participated in has included studies of care workers, the impact of corporate tax breaks on public services, the impact of unpredictable scheduling on working parents, the impact of AI on Oregon jobs, and the state’s transition to a green-energy economy. Additional assignments in 2026-27 might include assisting with LERC’s weeklong Collective Bargaining Institute or other major conferences.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong qualitative and quantitative social science research, statistical analysis, and writing skills. Position requires ability to simultaneously manage multiple assignments. Ability to understand and synthesize employment and demographic data. Ability to data scraping in assembling large data sets is a plus. It is preferred that the GE has a demonstrated interest in, and experience working on, issues related to economic inequality, low wage economy, labor and social organizing movements, workplace rights, or related subjects.
Application Procedure:
Interested persons should complete the application and submit by email (asu3grad@uoregon.edu), no later than 5:00 pm Monday, April 6, 2026.
Please provide the following information when applying: Name Address City, State, Zip Email Address Phone Number Home Department Advisor Date of Admission Degree Sought Number of Credit Hours Completed Toward Degree Area of Specialization Prior GE Positions (including dates, FTE, GE level, and Department).
Additional instructions:
On a separate page write a 250-word statement describing how the position relates to your educational and vocational goals and how your qualifications relate to the duties described in this announcement. Prepare a one-page resume that a) summarizes coursework you have completed that relates to Classics, Humanities, and/or Religious Studies with dates taken and grades received; and b) details other education and experience that may be relevant to the position. Have one person who knows you and your qualifications submit a letter of recommendation.
The required information, your 250-word statement, your resume or vita, and a letter of recommendation are due by 5:00 pm Tuesday, April 6, 2026.
Application Email: jjsmith@uoregon.edu
Deadline Date: Friday, 04-24-26
Open Until Filled: Yes
Open Until Filled, Review Begins On: Monday, 04-27-26
Contact Information:
Questions may be addressed to Jennifer Smith,
jjsmith@uoregon.edu or call 541-346-5054.
Please visit our website lerc.uoregon.edu for more information on LERC