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.

The Infectious Diseases Research Group is based out of the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health. The group specializes in evaluations of infectious disease, in individual patients and the population as a whole. The group’s experts are national leaders in two rare diseases that predominantly affect the lungs – nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM disease), and bronchiectasis.

This student worker position that will support several projects for the IDRG. Research projects include supporting the national Bronchiectasis Research Registry, which includes individuals with either bronchiectasis or nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease, clinical trials in NTM disease or bronchiectasis, and other clinical research focusing on infectious diseases. Responsibilities include performing chart abstraction, data entry, and literature review. This position is completely remotely and candidates with experience in navigating electronic medical records (EMR) will be given priority.

• Perform chart data abstraction from OHSU’s electronic medical record (EMR);
• Enter data into different databases;
• Special projects, for example literature review.

• Enrolled in or on vacation from or is otherwise registered in Graduate Program (minimum 4.5 credit hours)

• Any research experience 

• Experience interacting with research participants

• Experience with literature reviews

• Experience abstracting data from EMR (e.g. Epic)

• Strong written, verbal comminication and proficeincy in MS Office Suite; meticulous record keeping and organization skills. 

Several days a week, up to a total of 20 hours per week. The scheduled days will be decided between the student worker and the hiring manager. Work schedule shold be flexible and will vary depending on study needs.

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.