RRI Senior Research Assistant I

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled


Portland State University


Position Details
Position Details Proposed Start Date07/16/2026RankK1 - Senior research Asst IWorking TitleRRI Senior Research Assistant IPosition NumberD91621RepresentationAU - AAUP Faculty TypeFixed Term Research/GrantFixed Term End Date:06/01/2028Position FTEVariable between .50 and 1.0 FTE, starting at 1.0 FTETerm of Service12 month

Position Summary Brief Description of PSU/School/DeptPortland State University is Oregon’s most affordable public research university, located in the heart of one of America’s most dynamic cities. Our mission to “let knowledge serve the city” reflects our dedication to turning ideas into action — in Portland and around the world. The city is our campus, giving students unmatched access to career connections, a vibrant cultural scene and hands-on learning experiences with hundreds of community partners. More than 22,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life, from the tree-lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state-of-the-art science labs. We are proud of our world-class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement and innovation.Position SummaryThe Senior Research Assistant I will support multiple grant-funded research and evaluation projects at PSU’s Regional Research Institute for Human Services and Institute on Aging.

Tasks include coordinating research activities; communicating with community and interdisciplinary collaborators; basic qualitative or statistical analysis; creating and maintaining databases and data dashboards; coordinating the collection, processing, and reporting of data; and assisting in judging the validity of data.Primary ActivityR - ResearchMinimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work
• Demonstrated ability to perform focused research or evaluation tasks
• 2 or more years conducting research at .50 FTE or above
• At least 1 year of experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting program evaluation data
• At least 1 year of experience with SPSS Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Qualtrics research software, and ASANA project management software
• Ability to create data dashboards
• Familiarity with the following evidence-based practices: IPS+, PEARLS, Zero Suicide & Trauma Informed Care
• Ability to occasionally travel and work remote from campus

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work
• Experience evaluating the above evidence-based practices

Key Cultural Competencies

• Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences.
• Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds.
• Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement
• Adheres to all PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.

Environmental StewardshipContributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.Professional Standards of ConductAt Portland State University, all employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner which maintains a safe, respectful, and productive environment for faculty, students, administrators, and staff. It is the responsibility of every member of the Portland State University community to conduct themselves in accordance with our PSU Professional Standards of Conduct which are available at https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/professional-standards-conduct-poli… Compensation Range & Benefits StatementSalary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity.

The starting annual salary for this position will be $69,216 (at 1.0 FTE), but may be negotiated above this rate dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR.

An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools.

Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package.


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