Postdoctoral Scholar

Department Overview

The Vollum Institute is a privately endowed research institute at Oregon Health & Science University dedicated to basic research that will lead to new treatments for neurological and psychiatric diseases. Vollum scientists have broad-ranging interests that coalesce around molecular neurobiology and cellular physiology. Their work has transformed the field of neuroscience and, in particular, have provided important advances in the study of synaptic transmission, neuronal development, neurotransmitter transporters, ion channels and the neurobiology of disease.

Function/Duties of Position

• Planning, executing, and analyzing experiments for independent research project(s) using genetic, molecular, cellular, and biochemical approaches.
• Assisting the PI and other lab members with grant application (data acquisition, writing assistance, editing) as needed.
• Manuscript preparation for individual projects and assisting other lab members with manuscripts as needed.
• Presenting project and findings in front of other lab members, Vollum researchers or university-wide.
• Traveling to national and international meetings to present on findings.
• Helping to mentor and train junior members of the laboratory.
• Othe duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in relevant field of study.
• Background in Neuroscience.

• Mouse Work: mouse handling, dissections, confocal microscopy.

• Data Analysis: Zen Imaging software, R Studio, Imaris.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with mouse genetic models.
• Molecular techniques including PCR genotyping and cloning, AAV injections.

Additional Details

Standard laboratory work. Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm, flexible with some evenings/weekends as experiments demand.

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.