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Senior Research Associate

Oregon Health & Science University
United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 18 May 2026

About the role

Function/Duties of Position

  • Studies on ion channels/Molecular Biology.
  • Data analysis/maintaining laboratory notebook.
  • Manuscript preparation and assisting in grant writing.
  • Training other lab members.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • PhD in relevant field AND 1 year of relevant experience; OR

  • Master's Degree in relevant field AND 5 years of relevant experience; OR

  • Bachelor's Degree in relevant field AND 9 years of relevant experience.

  • Demonstrated skills in electrophysiology.

  • Demonstrated skills in functional measurements on ion channels.

Preferred Qualifications

  • PhD in Biophysics, Physiology, Biochemistry, or a related discipline.

  • 1-5 years of experience in electrophysiology methods.
  • Demonstrated Two electrode voltage clamp studies of ion channels expressed in oocytes

    Expertise in using patch clamp measurements of ion channels  .

Additional Details

Individuals are expected to work on-site to conduct laboratory research, handling chemical and biological reagents. Research will be performed on the OHSU campus in Portland, OR. Must be willing to work evenings and weekends if needed.

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu

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