Post Doctoral Research Fellow at Legacy Health – PORTLAND, Oregon

Post Doctoral Research Fellow
US-OR-PORTLAND

Job ID: 25-43914
Type: Regular Full-Time
Holladay Park campus

Overview

Innovative research paves the way for improved patient outcomes. You can be a part of the research that’s driving new treatments and procedures at Legacy. In your role, you will provide clinical or scientific expertise to a team working to transform medical care. If you’re ready to grow your skills and share in the Legacy mission of making life better for others, we invite you to consider this opportunity.

Responsibilities

A Post-Doctoral Research Fellow is an MD or Ph.D. in a scientific discipline. Post-Doctoral Research Fellows may provide clinical and/or scientific services, according to their level of responsibility, under the supervision of the Principal Investigator with the common goal of accelerating the development of new technologies and treatments in assigned area.

Drs. Barbara Sorg and Soren Impey are seeking an early career doctoral-level trainee with a background in neuroscience or related discipline to contribute to basic science studies of memory and cocaine use disorder. Strong candidates will have research expertise with rodent behavior, basic molecular biology, use of viral vectors, and stereotaxic surgery. Candidates with background in functional genomics and biostatistical/bioinformatic approaches (e.g. python or R) preferred.

The postdoctoral associate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day activities, including planning and directing experiments, data analysis, publication of research findings, and presentation at conferences. The project is focused on perineuronal nets and is part of a collaborative team located at nearby Oregon Health & Science University, and at Washington State University and Ohio State University.

Legacy Research Institute (LRI) is a member organization of Legacy Health, a seven-county Portland-Vancouver metropolitan area, community-governed organization. LRI is housed in a dedicated 65,000 sq. ft. research building where a wide range of research is conducted including: bench research with in vitro and in vivo studies; population-based studies; clinical trials; and translational studies in a variety of areas, such as: basic and clinical neuroscience, substance use disorders, traumatic brain injury, vision (particularly glaucoma), pediatric critical care, surgical outcomes See https://www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/legacy-research-institute for more information.

Qualifications

Education: MD or Ph.D. in a scientific discipline. At a minimum the individual must have documentation they have completed all of the course work, research, and thesis preparation and acceptance necessary to receive their degree. This recognizes that granting institutions (universities) only present degrees on a periodic schedule.

Skills: Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills. Ability to work independently.

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