Postdoctoral Scholar

ohsu· Vollum Institute - Freeman and Monk Labs
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📍 Portland, OR, USOTHER

About this role

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

This position is full-time and the responsibilities are to conduct research exploring the molecular and cellular mechanisms of astrocyte biology in Drosophila and zebrafish CNS using molecular biology, genetics, and microscopy.

  • Planning, executing, and analyzing experiments for independent research project(s) using molecular, cellular, and live imaging approaches in Drosophila and zebrafish central nervous system.
  • Manuscript preparation for individual projects and assisting other lab members with manuscripts as needed.
  • Assisting the PI and other lab members with grant application (data acquisition, writing assistance, editing) as needed.
  • Traveling to national and international meetings to present on findings.
  • Helping to mentor and train junior members of the laboratory.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in relevant field of study (Neuroscience, Cell Biology).
  • Knowledge and experience with molecular and cellular techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Direct experience in studies of in vivo live imaging as well as glial cell biology.

Additional Details

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

 

Benefits 

  • Healthcare for full-time employees covered 100% and 88% for dependents.
  • $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
  • Two separate above market pension plans to choose from.
  • Paid time off - 208 hours per year, prorated for part-time.
  • Extended illness bank - 64 hours per year, prorated for part-time.
  • 9 paid holidays per year.
  • Substantial Tri-Met and C-Tran discounts.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Childcare service discounts.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Employee discounts to local and major businesses.

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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