Postdoctoral Scholar in Portland, Oregon at Oregon Health & Science University

Postdoctoral Scholar

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2026-42104
Position Category: Postdoctoral
Job Type: Postdoctoral
Posting Department: SM. Cell, Developmental & Cancer Biology
Posting Salary Range: $69,275 - $84,127 per year, with offer based on experience, education and internal equity
Posting FTE: 1.00
Posting Hours: 20 hours per week
HR Mission: School of Medicine
Drug Testable: No

Department Overview

We are seeking a post-doctoral scholar to participate in a project designed to interrogate the tumor-immune microenvironment and vascular interface. Techniques include mouse breeding and handling, mouse ultrasound, tumor injection, tissue harvest and preparation for flow cytometry and histology (immunofluorescence) and next-gen sequencing experiments. Depending on the status of the project and the other lab members, the post-doctoral scholar may be involved in overseeing research technicians, graduate students, and/or research interns, as appropriate.

The post-doctoral scholar will require a PhD in cancer immunology. The applicant will be expected to oversee experimental design and execution, data acquisition, data analysis and synthesis, and data presentations (written and oral). The post-doctoral scholar will participate in group meetings, write for fellowship applications and manuscript preparations.

Function/Duties of Position

• Mouse handling.
• Flow cytometry and histology.
• Scientific writing.
• Supervising other lab members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in cancer immunotherapy of PDAC.
• Mouse handling and breeding, tissue preparation for flow cytometry, IF.
• Basic immunology, cancer immunology, pancreatic cancer biology, CD40 experience, tumor vasculature experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Tumor tissue specific experience.

Additional Details

Flexible work schedule as organized with the PI and other lab members, in person unless otherwise organized, some handling of human tissues if indicated for the project.