The OHSU-PSU School of Public Health (SPH) is aligned with the American Public Health Association in declaring racism a public health crisis, and our School is committed to becoming an antiracist SPH. We are working to center social justice in our internal and external work as a school and are committed to addressing structural and institutional racism, and to holding ourselves accountable to this work.

Under direct supervision, primarily performs basic research or lab activities similar to a Research Assistant 1 or Lab Aide*.

Primary duties include:

• Literature searches and information gathering;
• Making systems maps using kumu or word processing software;
• Summarizing information in written and visual form;
• Performing qualitative and quantitative data analysis

• Enrolled in or on vacation from or is otherwise registered in Undergraduate Program (minimum 6 credit hours)
• Word processing
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborative skills
• Problem solving

• Rising Junior or Senior

• Completed coursework in environmental science or environmental studies (incl. chemistry, biology, earth science, oceanography, etc.)

• Knowledge of coastal ecology

• Completion of written research projects

• Knowledge of literature review process

• Experience with data visualization techniques
• Knowledge of social network analysis
• Familiarity with surveys

Hybrid position, with remote work and on-site work at OHSU on Marquam Hill in the Hatfield Research Center. Work will involve using a computer to conduct research. Desk will be situated in a laboratory, but the student will not be required to do bench work.

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.