Postdoctoral Scholar, Portland, Oregon

Oregon Health & Science University

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 at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.


Postdoctoral Scholar

US-OR-Portland

Job ID: 2024-29533
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Postdoctoral
Portland, OR (Marquam Hill)

Overview

• Performs animal and molecular biology experiments.
• Prepares grant applications, peer-reviewed publications, and conference presentations.
• Trains, mentors, and supervises research assistants, students, and junior staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Ph.D. with major training in a relevant field
• Mouse husbandry and dissection
• Environmental exposure experiments with mice
• Molecular biology techniques (PCR, qPCR, Western blots)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a small group setting
• Ability to interact in a positive and productive manner with a diverse lab community

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in molecular genetics, epigenetics, or environmental health sciences
• Next-generation sequencing library preparation
• Bioinformatics analysis in R and Python
• Biostatistics analysis
• Highly motivated and responsible
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• Ability to be self-motivated, to prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines

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