Research Assistant Professor

Oregon Health & Science University

Job Location:

Portland - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Department Overview

About OHSU
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OHSUs singular focus on improving health starts with Oregonians and has global impact. We are the only academic health center in Oregon but were also nationally distinct as a university dedicated solely to advancing health sciences. This allows us to concentrate resources on research to prevent and cure disease on education that prepares physicians dentists nurses and other health professionals to succeed in an evolving health care environment and on patient care that incorporates the latest knowledge and discoveries. We have 18000 employees and secure competitive research funding of more than $400 million a year. As a public organization we provide community outreach and services for Oregons most vulnerable populations. OHSUs stated mission to improve the health and quality of life for all Oregonians through excellence innovation and leadership in health care education and research.

About Portland and Oregon
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Bisected by the Willamette River Portland is a vibrant city nestled among green woods and waterways. Only 90 minutes from the spectacular Oregon coast or towering Mount Hood Portland offers the rare accessibility of snow-to-surf. Portland embraces cyclists hikers brewpubs dogs climbers artisan coffee shops book readers foodies professional soccer and basketball fans award-winning wineries concertgoers and paddle boarders. Its no wonder Portland constantly ranks as one of Americas favorite lifestyle cities.

Function/Duties of Position

To perform independent research in the Pap Family Pediatric Research Institute in the fields on liver biology and gene therapy.
Build a laboratory team and secure external funding for research including the NIH.
Supervise research assistants graduate students and postdoctoral scientists.

Required Qualifications

Doctoral degree in a field relevant to liver biology and molecular genetics i.e. M.D. Ph.D. MD. Ph.D or DVM.
Research experience in developmental biology mammalian liver biology molecular genetics and gene therapy.

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Department OverviewAbout OHSULink OHSUs singular focus on improving health starts with Oregonians and has global impact. We are the only academic health center in Oregon but were also nationally distinct as a university dedicated solely to advancing health sciences. This allows us to concentrate res...