"Research Assistant Professor - D99223"

Proposed Start Date10/01/2024RankCR - Research Asst ProfessorWorking TitleResearch Assistant ProfessorPosition NumberD99223RepresentationAU - AAUPFaculty TypeFixed Term Research/GrantFixed Term End Date:06/30/2025Position FTEVariable between .5 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 27,000 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.

For information about the Population Research Center, please visit https://www.pdx.edu/population-research/

Position SummaryThe Research Scientist is expected to produce impactful demographic research independently and as part of a team. The incumbent will have primary responsibility to produce population estimates and projections for Oregon’s UGB areas and tribal lands wholly within the state, and county level projections by age/sex, race/ethnicity, and disability status. 

Responsibilities will include: selecting or developing appropriate methodologies and plan and implement a research design commensurate to program requirements and best practices; conduct surveys and direct consultations with stakeholders and data users to collect and evaluate all necessary data and contextual information; document methodology, assumptions, and results in reports and presentations, and ensure compliance with applicable statutes (eg ORS 195.033) and standards (eg PSU 577-050). 

• Other responsibilities include responding to requests from the media, government, and the public about the forecast program and related activities; recruiting, supervising, or advising graduate students or postdocs, developing training materials, and obtaining and providing peer review.Primary ActivityR - ResearchMinimum QualificationsDoctorate or equivalent degree
• Preferred QualificationsDoctorate or equivalent degree and six or more years of progressively responsible research or evaluation experience; 
• Demonstrated ability to independently develop funding for and take a lead role in high impact research or evaluation studies; of which, two or more years of experience developing population projections or related statistical modeling of human fertility, mortality, or migration.
• Key Cultural CompetenciesCreates 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-policy.Total 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 $86,016 [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 : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/benefits-overview

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

Application Instructions

Additional InformationAdditional Application Instructions (deadlines, etc.)The writing sample is optional where you can state the nature of your

contribution to your work.

References will not be contacted until you are selected for further

consideration.Does this position require the employee to drive a motor vehicle?NoBackground Check RequiredNoIf you have questionsPlease contact askprc@pdx.edu for any questions.

Search Details

Posting Close DateProjected Close Date for PostingOpen Until Finalists IdentifiedApplication screening begins08/26/2024Will you consider an ABD applicant for this position?NoIf yes, when must the degree be earned?Not applicableIf necessary, would you be willing to sponsor the succcessful applicant for permanent US residence, now or in the future?Yes