Postdoctoral Scholar

Department Overview

A Postdoctoral Fellow position is available immediately in the laboratory of Dr. Neal Bennett, Department of Molecular and Medical Genetics at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) for highly motivated individuals. Highlights of Dr. Bennett’s recent research includes: identification of genetic drivers of cellular energy state and metabolic vulnerability in cancer and human neurons with functional genomics, and integrating multi-omic datasets to identify candidate therapies for inherited metabolic diseases, with a focus on drug repurposing. We are building on this experience by forming a strong and diverse research group focused on advancing basic biologic understanding and therapeutic strategies across these disease spaces.

 

Areas of interest include: metabolism, functional genomics/CRISPR screening, modeling and treatment of inherited metabolic diseases, tracer metabolomics and multi-omic integration, dementia, or certain cancers in stem cell (iPSC) and animal systems. 

 

Candidates with Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degrees and intensive training in the areas of genetics/genomics, molecular biology or biochemistry, biophysics, biomedical engineering, neuroscience or similar are encouraged to apply.

Function/Duties of Position

• Participate in lab work and research.
• Develop innovative research projects and tools.
• Prepare results for publication and presentation.
• Attend and present technical status reports at group meetings.
• Administrative lab duties including order placing, record-keeping, and rotating lab duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• PhD, MD or MD/PhD in relevant field.
• Provent skills in typical molecular biology and protein quantification techniques.
• Good communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Intensive training in the areas of genetics/genomics, biochemistry, biophysics, biomedical engineering, neuroscience or similar.
• Experience with iPSC culture, Drosophila genetics, mouse handling, or flow cytometry.

Additional Details

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