Post Doctoral Scholar

ohsu· Pediatrics
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📍 Portland, OR, USOTHER

About this role

Department Overview

A fully-funded Post Doctoral Scholar position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Bret Pearson at the Pape Family Pediatric Research Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR.

Function/Duties of Position

We are currently building our team and looking for a Post Doctoral Scholar interested in studying the molecular connections between stem cell biology, neural injury, and neural cancer biology, primarily using zebrafish as a model system https://www.bretpearsonlab.org.

 

We use cutting edge genomic and imaging techniques to understand fundamental questions in adult stem cell biology in normal, regenerative, and tumorigenic contexts. In addition to scientific training, the postdoc will also receive personalized mentoring to advance their own career development including networking, goal setting, leadership and lecturing opportunities, further training in public speaking, project management, grant and manuscript writing, and opportunities to review manuscripts. We work closely with the neuroscience and cancer institutes at OHSU. This position requires extensive training in zebrafish.

Required Qualifications

  • PhD
  • Extensive experience using zebrafish as a model system
  • Following the scientific method to ask and answer scientific questions
  • Working as part of a team
  • Working independently
  • Dynamic environment
  • Manuscript writing
  • Critical thinking
  • Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Organized
  • Self-starter
  • Time management
  • Open and willing to learn new skills
  • Creativity

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Molecular biology
  • Cell biology
  • Bioinformatics
  • Mentoring junior colleagues
  • Using model organisms
  • Bioinformatic experience
  • Bioinformatics/genomics
  • Using model organisms
  • Bioinformatic experience
  • Bioinformatics/genomics
  • Sterile technique
  • Imaging experience
  • Molecular biology skills

Additional Details

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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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This Post Doctoral Scholar position at ohsu was posted on Sep 14, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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