Postdoctoral Scholar

Oregon Health & Science University • Portland, OR

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About The Position

A Postdoctoral Fellow position is available in Dr. Neal Bennett’s laboratory in the Department of Molecular and Medical Genetics at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). The laboratory studies genetic drivers of cellular energy state and metabolic vulnerability in cancer and human neurons using functional genomics, and integrates multi-omic datasets to identify candidate therapies for inherited metabolic diseases, including through drug repurposing. The research group aims to advance basic biological understanding and therapeutic strategies across these disease areas. Areas of interest include metabolism, functional genomics and CRISPR screening, inherited metabolic disease modeling and treatment, tracer metabolomics and multi-omic integration, dementia, and certain cancers using stem cell (iPSC) and animal systems.

The scholar will participate in laboratory research, develop innovative projects and tools, prepare results for publication and presentation, and present technical status reports at group meetings. The role also includes administrative laboratory duties such as placing orders, record-keeping, and rotating lab duties, as well as other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in a relevant field.
• Proven skills in typical molecular biology and protein quantification techniques.
• Good communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Intensive training in genetics/genomics, biochemistry, biophysics, biomedical engineering, neuroscience, or a similar area.
• Experience with iPSC culture, Drosophila genetics, mouse handling, or flow cytometry.

Responsibilities

• Participate in laboratory work and research.
• Develop innovative research projects and tools.
• Prepare research results for publication and presentation.
• Attend group meetings and present technical status reports.
• Perform administrative laboratory duties, including placing orders, record-keeping, and rotating lab duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage for full-time employees at 100% and dependent coverage at 88%.
• $50,000 of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
• Two pension plans to choose from.
• 208 hours of paid time off per year, prorated for part-time employees.
• 64 hours per year in an extended illness bank, prorated for part-time employees.
• Nine paid holidays per year.
• Tri-Met and C-Tran discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Childcare service discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts to local and major businesses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree