Portland State University hosts postdoctoral scholars (postdocs) from a range of disciplines. A postdoc is a person hired by PSU to work with PSU faculty mentors on funded research. This formal mentorship is coupled with a professional development program organized by the Office of Research & Graduate Studies. A variety of workshops and training will be offered to stimulate a productive and creative professional growth environment for postdocs.
For more information about the Postdoctoral program at PSU, please see PSU's Postdoctoral pages. To apply for a postdoctoral position, please see job listings at PSU Job Opportunities.
Postdoc eligibility
Postdoc scholars must:
- Have a PhD in the appropriate field
- Have adequate financial support for living expenses in Portland, Oregon. Financial support can come from any combination of sources such as PSU salary, scholarships or grants, or personal funds.
- Have English proficiency adequate to be successful in their program at PSU. Scholars may have an English interview, test score or academic documentation to show their English skill level.
How to become a scholar at PSU. . .