Post Doctoral Scholar

Overview

A Postdoctoral position is immediately available in the Department of Pathology for highly motivated candidates to work on NIH and VA funded translational and collaborative projects to study novel mechanisms of cardiovascular disease and aging. The major focuses are to investigate the regulation of smooth muscle cell phenotypic switch in the development of vascular aging and dementia as well as diabetic vasculopathy, using a comprehensive array of molecular, cellular and multi-Omics approaches, genetically modified mouse models, and human tissues.

The initial appointment will be for one year with the possibility of extension contingent on satisfactory performance.

US-OR-Portland

Requisition :

Position Category: Postdoctoral

Job Type: Postdoctoral

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Posting Department: Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Posting Salary Range: $66,932 - $81,282 per year dependent on years of experience

Posting FTE: 1.00

Posting

Schedule:

Monday - Friday

Posting

Hours:

8:00am - 5:00pm

Drug Testable: Yes

Function/Duties of Position

To perform, collect and analyze research procedures in all aspects of laboratory setting and ensure accuracy and progression of research projects, including but not limited to:

• Collect and analyze research data
• Keep accurate details of experimental procedures and original data
• Prepare research summaries, abstracts, manuscripts
• Develops and document standardized lab protocols, and assist with training of others
• Contribute to the design, interpretation and writing of grant proposals and publications
• To assist with managing inventory, equipment, safety and animal audits

Other duties assigned to maintain smooth lab operation daily

Education:

• PhD degree in related field

Experience:

• Previous experience in cardiovascular research

Job Related Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

(Competencies):

• Exercises judgment in taking independent action and seeks advice as necessary.
• Assists in planning experimental design and/or designing research standard operating procedures.
• Assumes responsibility for specific components of research project.
• Demonstrates creativity and problem-solving ability.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently are required.

Education:

• PhD degree with experience in biomedical science

Experience:

• Prior experience in relevant fields including e.g. cell culture, animal handling, cardiovascular and brain pathophysiology and molecular biology techniques is desirable.

Job Related Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

(Competencies):

• Proven track record with publications

Project driven, working hours of this position may vary; regular research laboratory setting; exposed to chemicals, animals (mice) and deidentified human fixed specimens; may travel to attend scientific meetings.

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply.

To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department.

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