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.

 

This position is to conduct research within the work of Dr. Marguerita Lightfoot, in the School of Public Health, at the Oregon Health & Science University.

 

The position will involve literature review, analysis, and dissemination of research related to guaranteed income, food insecurity, and Black youth. The main activities will include (i) analysis of qualitative data examining food insecurity for Black youth receiving a guaranteed income, (ii) analysis of qualitative data examining homelessness trajectories among Black youth, (iii) development of manuscripts for peer re- viewed publication, and (iv) supporting publication of other manuscripts involving vulnerable, disenfran- chised populations of youth. These responsibilities are not all-inclusive and additional responsibilities will be assigned as needed.

• Conducting qualitative data analysis

• Writing of manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals

• Presentation of results at professional society meetings. 

• Drafting progress reports for the project sponsor. 

• This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the incumbent will be required to assume additional duties as assigned.

• Ph.D. in Public Health, Social Sci-ences, or similar field
• 3+ years relevant experience, may be obtained during academic program

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

• Excellent qualitative analysis skills
• Strong scientific curiosity and proven initiative to pursue solutions
• Strong writing skills
• Demonstrated success in prioritizing, organizing and handling multiple tasks and deadlines 
• Demonstrated success working inde-pendently and as a member of a col-laborative team 
• Demonstrated skills in communi-cating complex concepts to a variety of audiences, both verbally and in writing

• Expertise in food insecurity
• Software: Zotero, Dedoose

• Located at the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health Vanport Building on the Portland State University campus in Portland, Oregon. occasionally depending on the needs of the research.
• Work schedule will be set by the supervising faculty. Evenings and weekend hours may be necessary occasionally depending on the needs of the research.

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.