Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Portland State University
Position Details
Proposed Start Date01/01/2026RankN - No RankWorking TitlePost Doc ResearcherPosition NumberD90748RepresentationUU - Unclassified UnrepresentedFaculty TypePost-Doc ResearcherFixed Term End Date:12/30/2027Position FTE1.0Term of Service12 month
Brief Description of PSU/School/Dept
Portland 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.
The Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science has 100 full-time faculty and enrolls more than 2,800 students who complete bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral degrees, and graduate certificates from our five departments (civil and environmental engineering, computer science, electrical and computer engineering, engineering and technology management, and mechanical and materials engineering). The college has a commitment to serving students in a welcoming environment and strives for excellence and impact in our research and teaching mission. More information can be found on the Maseeh College website.
Position Summary
Post-doc will be assigned to assist Dr. Elliott Gall in the Healthy Buildings Research Laboratory. Work duties will encompass two directions. First, the postdoc will conduct research on the topic of indoor surfaces and wildfire smoke. The postdoc will develop experiments and models to characterize how indoor surfaces retain, transform, and contribute long-term exposure pathways to wildfire smoke constituents. Second, the postdoc will conduct research on the topic of cooking and indoor air quality. The postdoc will support a field study to evaluate if an induction cooktop intervention improves indoor air quality in low-income homes.
Primary ActivityR - ResearchMinimum Qualifications
PhD or terminal degree
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience with mass spectrometry (GC-MS, LC-MS, and/or PTR-MS).
- Experience/familiarity with air monitoring for criteria pollutants and analytical methods that require wet chemistry.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle in the state of Oregon and to travel to and manage field sites.
- While not required, an ability to speak Spanish may be helpful on job sites.
Key Cultural Competencies
- Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.
- Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
- Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
- Adhere to all of PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.
Environmental Stewardship
Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.
Professional Standards of Conduct
At 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 Statement
Salary 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 $62,232.
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 : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/psu-total-compensation-calculator
Supplemental Questions Reference Requests
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