Postdoctoral Fellow
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Job Location:
Beaverton, OR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Department Overview
Function/Duties of Position
Postdoctoral Position to study the novel mechanisms that regulate coronary microvascular function in health and disease using nonhuman primate models. This project is a collaborative effort between Dr. Kievit at ONPRC and Dr. Davidson at the Knight Cardiovascular Institute at OHSU. Studies will involve lab bench approaches to study banked adipose and cardiac tissues to study the reciprocal communication between the two organs. Future studies would involve in vivo and ex vivo imaging techniques to further investigate the role of obesity and diabetes in changes to cardiac function.
- Technical Research
- Daily collection of scientific data pertinent to the research projects that include in vivo (imaging) or ex vivo studies that involve molecular biological techniques (immunohistochemistry).
- Must use problem solving skills in support of studies.
- Data Analysis/ Record Keeping/manuscript writing
- Must keep accurate records of information obtained during research analyze results and produce weekly summaries to monitor potential problems with experimental upkeep (which may include database searches).
- Must be able to contribute to publications and present data in oral talks/poster sessions in national meetings.
- Other duties as required or assigned to fulfill the mission of the laboratory.
Successful candidates will have previous extensive experience in large animal models with a focus on cardiometabolic health. Additional skills would include knowledge or first-hand experience with bench techniques like protein and RNA isolations histology and advanced imaging techniques.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences.
- Must think strategically and work accordingly producing effective results and working efficiently within the time constraints of the position.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral formats.
- Ability to work independently and in small group settings.
- Ability to interact in a positive and productive manner and to work efficiently and skillfully with a variety of diverse staff.
- Ability to prioritize work demands and coordinate research protocols with other staff.
- Organizational skills and careful attention to details to satisfactorily complete and perform job duties.
Preferred Qualifications
Large animal experience.
Additional Details
Working Conditions
- Normal work schedule will be from Monday to Friday.
- Hours are from approximately 9:00am - 5:00pm; however early morning and evening work is occasionally required by scope of the position.
- Work is performed in both the laboratory setting with potential risk of exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals and dry ice and in areas where there is potential risk of exposure to zoonotic agents through injury by direct contact with animal tissues and body fluids or by contact with equipment contaminated by animals or their tissues and body fluids.
Physical Conditions
- Able to lift/move equipment/animals weighing up to 40 lbs.
- Ability to use computer keyboard.
- Ability to physically perform tasks involving handling moving or restraint of animals collection of samples administration of treatments and other procedures (this may involve moving on wet and/or slick surfaces through narrow corridors between rows of cages).
All are welcome
Key Skills
- Virology
- Bioinformatics
- Genetics
- R
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Spectroscopy
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
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