Join Our Team
The Oregon Hazards Lab is a rapidly growing program. We hire full-time positions in outreach, development, project management, and systems administration. To search for positions and apply, visit the University of Oregon’s Employment Opportunities page.
Skills We Look For
The Oregon Hazards Lab most frequently hires skilled field technicians to pursue our mission of real-time, multi-hazards monitoring. Field technicians travels across Oregon to install, maintain, and operate monitoring systems that collect scientific data to increase public safety and resiliency. We look these skills and qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in STEM Field or Equivalent Experience
Experience Installing Scientific Equipment in Remote Field Settings
Ability to Work Independently and In Teams
Comfort Working In Rugged Terrain and Adverse Weather
Experience Working with DC Power and Radio Telemetry Systems
Ability to Climb and Work on Towers Using Double-Rope Systems
Knowledge of Seismic Stations, Radio Telemetry, Networking Protocols, and Databases
Undergraduate and Graduate Positions
As part of the University of Oregon’s Department of Earth Sciences, we are committed to fostering student education and professional development. Students can apply to work with us as multi-hazards undergraduate field technicians. This position provides the opportunity to travel to some of the most unique and remote locations across Oregon to install, maintain, and operate monitoring systems that collect scientific data to increase public safety. No prior experience with relevant systems is required and all training will be provided. Students interested in applying should email our Research Program Coordinator Sandy Thoms at sthoms@uoregon.edu.
We also consider applicants for non-field based positions, including students with experience in outreach, communications, graphic design, computer programming, and GIS. Please reach out to learn more.