Postdoctoral Scholar

Department Overview

Postdoctoral positions in the Enns/Zhang Labs in the Department of Cell, Developmental, and Cancer Biology at Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR USA.

 

The focus of the position is to identify the molecular mechanisms by which the body senses iron and the pathways involved in maintaining iron homeostasis. Diseases that disrupt these homeostatic mechanisms include, but are not limited to, hereditary hemochromatosis, infectious diseases, heart failure, cancer and hematopoietic disorders.

 

We combine state-of-the-art approaches involving mouse models, gene therapy, mass spectrometry, advanced light microscopy and bioinformatics in a collaborative environment.

 

Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to:

 

Caroline Enns, PhD or An-Sheng Zhang, MDDepartment of Cell, Developmental, and Cancer Biology L2153181 SW Sam Jackson Park RdOregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR 97239ennsca@ohsu.edu zhanga@ohsu.edu

 

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Function/Duties of Position

• Plan and perform experiments related to the research goals of the lab
• Interpret experiments 
• Write preliminary drafts of manuscripts 
• Attend and present at lab meetings and at local/national/international meetings 

Required Qualifications

• PhD and or MD in related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Cell biology, molecular biology, protein chemistry

All are welcome

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.