Post Doctoral Scholar at Oregon Health & Science University

Portland, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Behavioral Approaches, Molecular Approaches, Brain Circuit Mapping, Informatics, Experimental Design, Data Analysis, Manuscript Writing, Staff Supervision, Alcohol Research, Neuroscience, Genetics, Animal Research, Statistical Analysis

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Department Overview Research of the laboratory is directed toward a better understanding of the molecular mechanisms that underlie addiction and improved treatment of substance use disorders. A Post-Doctoral researcher position is open at Oregon Health & Science University working with Dr. Angela Ozburn. Emphasis placed on mentorship, career development, and research. The post-doctoral researcher will be exposed to a wide range of behavioral, molecular, brain circuit mapping, and informatics approaches and expertise in a highly collaborative and productive lab. Function/Duties of Position Planning, designing, and executing novel and complex experiments. Employ analyses of data related to mechanisms that underlie addiction, presentation of project results, and writing manuscripts. Train and supervise staff, graduate assistants, and student employees in informatics. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications PhD in a field of study related to the research. Preferred Qualifications Background in alcohol research, neuroscience, and/or genetics. Experience with animal research. Statistical analysis. Familiarity with scientific literature, and designing, planning, executing, analyzing, and disseminating research. Additional Details Monday - Friday, up to 8 hours per day; occasional night or weekend work may be required. Working with research animals/animal tissues required. All are welcome Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.

Responsibilities

The Post-Doctoral researcher will be responsible for planning, designing, and executing novel and complex experiments related to the molecular mechanisms underlying addiction. Duties also include analyzing data, presenting project results, writing manuscripts, and training/supervising staff and students in informatics.