Postdoctoral Scholar

Oregon Health & Science University • Portland, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences is an independent research institute within OHSU dedicated to workplace health and safety. The Clinical Physiology and Chronobiology Program (CPCP) within the institute specializes in clinical research on the effects of sleep and circadian rhythms on human physiology and pathophysiology. The successful candidate will serve as a postdoctoral scholar under the mentorship of Dr. Nicole Bowles, contributing to NIH-funded studies examining the interrelationships among cannabis and cannabinoid use, sleep and circadian physiology, and cardiovascular health. The role involves the full research process, from developing scientific questions to preparing manuscripts and grant applications, with opportunities for independent research development and mentorship in scientific writing, grant development, and career advancement. The position may involve human laboratory and field-based research, including sleep and circadian assessments, cardiovascular measures, and biological sample collection. Some evening, overnight, or weekend research activities may occasionally be required.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or MD with major training in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated skill in conducting human or mammalian research.
• Demonstrated skill in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting physiological and/or behavioral data.
• Knowledge of and experience with quantitative data analysis.
• Skill and experience in contributing to scientific manuscripts, presentations, or other scholarly products.
• Demonstrated skill in conducting or contributing to research studies from implementation through analysis and dissemination.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a small group setting.
• Ability to interact in a positive and productive manner with a diverse lab community.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or expertise in cardiovascular or autonomic physiology, including measures such as heart rate, heart-rate variability, blood pressure, or related physiological outcomes.
• Experience in sleep and/or circadian research, including actigraphy, polysomnography, circadian measures, or related approaches.
• Experience conducting human clinical or experimental research.
• Research experience related to cannabis/cannabinoids, substance use, or pharmacology.
• Experience with longitudinal, repeated measures, or intensive longitudinal data.
• Experience with advanced statistical approaches appropriate for physiological and longitudinal data.
• Experience contributing to grant applications or developing independent research proposals.
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to be self-motivated, to prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to NIH-funded and related studies examining the interrelationships among cannabis and cannabinoid use, sleep and circadian physiology, and cardiovascular health.
• Investigate longitudinal and experimental effects of cannabis use on sleep, circadian regulation, stress physiology, and cardiovascular function.
• Participate in the full research process, including development of scientific questions and hypotheses, study design and implementation, collection and analysis of human physiological and behavioral data, interpretation of findings, and preparation of peer-reviewed manuscripts, scientific presentations, and grant applications.
• Develop an increasingly independent program of research.
• Receive mentorship in scientific writing, grant development, and career development.
• Provide scientific oversight of research activities.
• Collaborate with research staff and investigators.
• Mentor research assistants and students.
• Contribute to human laboratory and field-based research involving sleep and circadian assessments, cardiovascular and autonomic measures, actigraphy, ecological and longitudinal assessments, and biological sample collection.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Conduct evening, overnight, or weekend research activities as occasionally required.

Benefits

• Opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

What This Job Offers

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