Oregon Health & Science University · 1 day ago
Postdoctoral Fellow
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$67K/yr - $81K/yrOregon Health & Science University is dedicated to basic research that will lead to new treatments for neurological and psychiatric diseases. They are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to conduct research exploring the molecular and cellular mechanisms of synaptic transmission between neurons using electrophysiology and/or calcium imaging.
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Responsibilities
Planning, executing, and analyzing experiments for independent research project(s) using electrophysiology, molecular, cellular, and live imaging and computational approaches in the retina and/or CNS
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
Preparing fellowship applications
Traveling to national and international meetings to present on findings
Helping to mentor and train junior members of the laboratory
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in relevant field of study (Neuroscience and/or Biophysics or Computational Physics)
Direct experience in studies of neurons, synapses and/or brain circuits
Knowledge and experience with computational and cellular techniques
Experience with manuscript preparation and writing skills for individual projects and statistical analysis of data are required
Preferred
Direct experience in studies of neuronal imaging/morphology
Imaging experience and work with live neurons and brain slices and analysis of patch clamp data
Company
Oregon Health & Science University
OHSU is a health and research university provides patient care, research, education of the next generation of health care.
Founded in 1887
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$36.6MKey Investors
U.S. Small Business AdministrationNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesHyundai Hope On Wheels
2024-09-25Grant
2022-11-21Grant· $4.7M
2022-09-27Grant· $0.3M
Leadership Team
Tarek Salaway
Chief Executive Officer, OHSU Health
Lawrence Furnstahl
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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