The candidate will work in a research capacity under the supervision of Drs. Marguerita Lightfoot, Deborah Karasek, and Sarah Andrea to support a research project on economic well-being among Black emerging adults. Primary responsibilities include assistance with statistical analyses of a longitudinal dataset (including factor analyses and regression analyses), literature review and evidence synthesis, manuscript writing, and grant preparation.

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

• Prior work experience conducting literature reviews and knowledge syntheses, or relevant coursework.

• Experience conducting descriptive and multivariable quantitative analysis using statistical software (e.g., Stata, R, or SAS) for coursework or research projects.

• Familiarity with health inequities and the social determinants of health.

• Familiarity with research design in social epidemiology, employment, the transition from adolescence to adulthood, or mental health.

• Ability to demonstrate effective time management.

• Applicable policies, procedures and agreements related to position, department or OHSU as a whole.

• Experience with preparing grants for submission to National Institutes of Health or philanthropic funders.

• Experience conducting factor analysis.

• Candidates with lived experience relevant to the project topic are encouraged to apply.

• Demonstrated capacity for scientific writing.

• Completed CITI training(s) in responsible conduct of research.

This position involves an average of 20 hours of work per week at the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health. The candidate will work primarily at the Vanport building 6th floor with opportunities for remote work as needed.

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.