Assistant Staff Scientist
About The Position
The Vollum Institute is a privately endowed research institute at Oregon Health & Science University dedicated to basic research that will lead to new treatments for neurological and psychiatric diseases. Vollum scientists have broad-ranging interests that coalesce around molecular neurobiology and cellular physiology. Their work has transformed the field of neuroscience and, in particular, have provided important advances in the study of synaptic transmission, neuronal development, neurotransmitter transporters, ion channels and the neurobiology of disease. The purpose of the position is to perform research consistent with the goals of the PI, Dr. Tianyi Mao, Specifically, this position will focus on working with microscopy hardware and software, including develop and implement cutting edge microscopy for mapping and functional analysis of circuit mechanisms underlying sensorimotor interaction and neuromodulation.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree in relevant field and 3 years of relevant post-doctoral work experience.
- Extensive experience with microscope hardware; extensive software experience related to imaging; extensive mouse survival surgery experience for longitudinal imaging
- Strong publication record
- Strong communication skills and work well in team settings.
- Knowledge with optics, hardware and coding
- Ability to learn novel and cutting-edge techniques and thrive in solving challenging problems in a supportive environment.
Nice To Haves
- Additional 2 years custom microscopy experience.
- Mapping and functional analysis of circuit mechanisms underlying sensorimotor interaction and neuromodulation.
Responsibilities
- Independently design, develop new services or technologies, implement and perform upgrades of multiple custom microscopy
- Consistently provide intellectual contributions to the PI’s group and collaborators, aids in preparation of grant applications and publications/manuscripts as needed.
- Assist with training and oversight of research assistants, and graduate students in the lab as appropriate, as well as assist with general lab operations and maintenance.
- High quality presentation in and outside of the lab, microscopy demo for faculty, staff, other trainees, and active participation of lab-related scientific events.
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
