Research Assistant Professor

Function/Duties of Position

The Research Assistant Professor will have expertise in translational neuroscience, with an emphasis on cognition, sleep and circadian biology, neurotrauma, and neurodegenerative disease. This position requires experience developing and applying preclinical models to investigate mechanisms underlying neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders to evaluate potential therapeutic interventions. Research experience integrating behavioral, physiological, and molecular approaches across multidisciplinary research programs is highly desirable. Job duties include: contributing to the design and execution of collaborative and independently directed research, development of extramural research proposals as Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-PI, interpretation and dissemination of scientific findings, and mentorship of research staff and trainees.

 

This position is 0.49 FTE, part-time, and is not eligible for employee benefits.

 

Required Qualifications

PhD in related field of research

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