Postdoctoral Scholar

Oregon Health & Science University • Portland, OR

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About The Position

The Eksi Lab at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is seeking a highly motivated and creative postdoctoral fellow with expertise in cancer biology, neurobiology, or neuroimmunology. Our research focuses on how sympathetic nerve signaling remodels the tumor microenvironment to drive cancer progression, with emphasis on prostate and pancreatic cancers. We are particularly interested in the bidirectional communication between tumor-innervating neurons, cancer cells, and immune populations such as mast cells. Our lab integrates spatial proteomics, single-cell transcriptomics, and epigenomics, and advanced 3D ex vivo and in vivo mouse models to dissect neural regulation of cancer. We are specifically seeking candidates with a strong background in ex vivo and in vivo cancer models, including experience in mammalian cell culture, imaging techniques, and a deep interest in uncovering cancer-nerve interactions, whether from a neuroscience or cancer biology perspective. Scientific curiosity and the ability to work across disciplines are essential.

Requirements

• M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or Ph.D.
• Minimum of 3 years as a graduate student
• Specialty: Molecular Biology, cell biology, genome sciences, epigenomics, or related field
• Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while being collaborative in resolving problems
• Passion for science and inquiry
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to maintain effective working relationships

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cell culture
• Experience with microscopy
• Experience with NGS
• Experience with data analysis
• Experience with patient sample processing
• Oncology experience

Responsibilities

• Conduct research focused on how sympathetic nerve signaling remodels the tumor microenvironment to drive cancer progression.
• Investigate bidirectional communication between tumor-innervating neurons, cancer cells, and immune populations.
• Integrate spatial proteomics, single-cell transcriptomics, and epigenomics in research.
• Utilize advanced 3D ex vivo and in vivo mouse models to dissect neural regulation of cancer.
• Work with mammalian cell culture and imaging techniques.
• Uncover cancer-nerve interactions from a neuroscience or cancer biology perspective.
• Synthesize one's own results and others' to formulate hypotheses.
• Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Communicate science to diverse audiences.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage at no or low cost to employees (Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents)
• Several retirement plans to choose from with contributions from OHSU
• 80 hours of vacation time per year
• 96 hours of sick leave a year (prorated for part-time employees)
• Commuter subsidies
• Tuition reimbursement
• Access to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefits
• Annual Raises
• Growth/Development Opportunities
• 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