Postdoctoral Scholar

Oregon Health & Science University • Portland, OR

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

A full-time, three-year postdoctoral fellowship position is available in the Parkinson’s Center of Oregon at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland Oregon. The center conducts cutting-edge research into Parkinson’s disease including investigating the underlying biology as well as evaluating potential therapeutic options in both preclinical and human studies. Although the incidence of Parkinson’s Disease in minoritized populations in the US seems similar, minoritized groups appear to be less often diagnosed and treated for the condition (including participation in clinical trials), which is an opportunity for further investigation and involvement by researchers. The goals of the position are: Engage neurology and neuroscience researchers from minoritized groups to receive postdoctoral training in Parkinson’s disease research. Develop junior scientists and clinician-researchers that will interact and network with the local neuroscience community and support diverse research in the Parkinson’s disease field. Promote an action-oriented effort to increase diversity in the national and international academic community. The postdoctoral position would be within one of the following labs: Unni Lab Martin Lab Gray Lab Greg Scott Lab Balance Disorders Lab Sleep & Health Applied Research Program (SHARP) lab North American Prodromal Synucleinopathy (NAPS) consortium lab Applicants should contact the lab of interest for more information on the application process. Applicants are also encouraged to share with us any challenges or obstacles they have experienced that would contribute to the goals of this position.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or M.D.

Responsibilities

• Engage neurology and neuroscience researchers from minoritized groups to receive postdoctoral training in Parkinson’s disease research.
• Develop junior scientists and clinician-researchers that will interact and network with the local neuroscience community and support diverse research in the Parkinson’s disease field.
• Promote an action-oriented effort to increase diversity in the national and international academic community.

What This Job Offers

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