RRI Senior Research Assistant

Position Announcement

Proposed Start Date
: 07/16/2026

Rank
: K1 - Senior Research Assistant I;
Working Title
: RRI Senior Research Assistant I;
Position Number
: D91621;
Representation
: AU - AAUP;
Faculty Type
:
Fixed Term Research/Grant.
Fixed Term End Date
: 06/01/2028;
Position FTE
:
Variable between 0.5 and 1.0 FTE, starting at 1.0 FTE;
Term of Service
: 12 months.

Portland State University, Oregon’s most affordable public research university, is committed to letting knowledge serve the city. The 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work
• Demonstrated ability to perform focused research or evaluation tasks
• 2 or more years conducting research at 0.5 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

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

• 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.

Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long‑term sustainability goals.

All employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner that maintains a safe, respectful, and productive environment. Compliance with PSU Professional Standards of Conduct is required.

The starting annual salary for this position will be $69,216 (at 1.0 FTE), but may be negotiated above this rate depending on experience, budget, and HR approval. Benefits include 95 % premium‑paid health care, a generous retirement and vacation package, and reduced tuition rates for employees, spouses and dependents at any Oregon University System schools.

• Required:
  
  Resume, Cover Letter
• Optional documents may be uploaded but are not required.