Second - Coder (Qualitative Interviews) Academic Year

Consultant Position

Position: Consultant (preferred: OHSU-PSU School of Public Health Master’s or PhD student or OSU-OHSU College of Pharmacy PharmD student) Term: Academic Year 2026-2027: November 2026 – April 2027; max of 100hrs (flexible hours week to week) Schedule: Flexible hours, with some synchronous time for training and coordination with project milestones. Remote work is fine for this role. Compensation: $85/interview (estimated 3 hrs/interview) up to $2,500 Supervisor/PI: Neal Wallace, PhD; Professor, Health Systems, Management, & Policy; OHSU-PSU School of Public Health Project Focus: Evaluating system drivers leading to community pharmacy closures in Oregon and identifying potential state policies to provide upstream support

About the Project

As part of Chelsea Keating's PhD dissertation titled: Evaluating the Impacts of Community Pharmacy Closures to Inform Critical Access Pharmacy Policy in Oregon – this position will provide secondary qualitative coding support. Keating will complete up to 30 pharmacy interviews across Oregon for her dissertation. This position will use the transcripts and recordings from the interviews to complete thematic analysis in collaboration with Keating. Support/training will be provided on the U.S. Pharmaceutical Distribution System and drug pricing; general understanding is preferred but not required. Keating will work with the hired individual to outline the required work schedule with identified project due dates.

Key Responsibilities

Under the direction of Chelsea Keating, you will:

• Contribute to qualitative analysis (coding, theme identification, interpretation)
• Provide support for manuscripts and summaries
• Work collaboratively as part of a research team (including Keating and Drs. Wallace and Waddel: OHSU-PSU School of Public Health and Drs. Irwin and Hartung: OSU-OHSU College of Pharmacy)

What You’ll Get

• Mentorship and feedback on qualitative analysis and the U.S. Pharmaceutical Distribution System
• Opportunity to contribute to scholarly outputs and publications
• Experience working on studies relating to community pharmacy closures

Required Qualifications (Must Haves)

• Interest in healthcare system dynamics and state policy relating to community pharmacies
• Strong communication skills and reliability
• Access to a reliable computer with internet connection
• Ability to work independently, manage tasks, and meet agreed-upon deadlines
• Ability to attend project meetings

Nice to Have (Not Required)

• Experience with qualitative research methodology and qualitative coding software
• General understanding of the U.S. Pharmaceutical Distribution System and various drug pricing acronyms (e.g., AWP, WAC, NADAC)
• Academic writing or editing experience

How to Apply

Please submit:

• A resume or CV
• A brief note or cover letter (2-3 paragraphs) describing your interest in the project, relevant experience, and overall research or public health/pharmacy practice goals
• Your availability for the 2026-2027 academic year

Send materials to: Chelsea Keating, keating@ohsu.edu Subject line: Community Pharmacy Closures, Consultant Application

Application review begins Nov 1st, position will remain open until filled