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

Postdoctoral Scholar

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2025-37003
Position Category: Postdoctoral
Job Type: Postdoctoral
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Posting Department: SM. Molecular & Medical Genetics
Posting Salary Range: $66,932 - $81,282 per year, with offer based on experience, education and internal equity
Posting FTE: 1.00
Posting Schedule: Monday - Friday, occasional weekends
Posting Hours: Variable, 8:00am - 5:00pm, occasional evenings
HR Mission: School of Medicine
Drug Testable: No

Department Overview

A Postdoctoral Scholar position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Brian J. O'Roak in the Department of Molecular & Medical Genetics (MMG) at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). The O'Roak Lab investigates how mutations in key autism risk genes, particularly transcription factors, disrupt neurodevelopmental processes.

The position offers the opportunity to apply cutting-edge developmental neuroscience, genomic, and physiological approaches to understand how these mutations alter molecular, cellular, synaptic, and circuit-level functions. Candidates may employ human induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cell-derived neural models, in vivo rodent models, or integrative approaches spanning both systems.

Function/Duties of Position

• Participate in lab work and research projects as assigned.
• Develop innovative research projects and tools.
• Prepare results for publications, presentations, database, and grant submissions.
• Attend and present technical status reports at group meetings.
• Assists in the daily operation of the lab including hazardous waste disposal, sterilization of equipment, cleaning glassware, general servicing of equipment and ordering lab supplies, and preparation of media and buffers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• PhD degree in neuroscience, cell/molecular biology, genetics or related field.
• A strong interest in developmental neuroscience.
• A demonstrated ability to work independently and learn new techniques quickly.
• Candidates must be well organized, self-motivated and dependable.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to plan, document, analyze and report data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred experiences include, characterizing rodent models, iPS cell work, neuronal culture, analyzing –omics datasets, and expertise in microscopy.

Additional Details

Computer & laboratory bench work. Work with human cell lines. Work flexibility depending on experiment requirements.