Postdoctoral Scholar

Oregon Health & Science University; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in Portland, Oregon, seeks a Senior Postdoctoral Scholar to analyze sleep and neuroimaging data. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Neuroscience, experience with neuroimaging and sleep data, and strong communication skills. Join a team dedicated to researching the mechanisms linking sleep and cognitive recovery from brain injuries.

Qualifications

• PhD in Neuroscience or related field.
• Experience with neuroimaging and sleep data.
• Strong independent writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sleep and neuroimaging data.
• Disseminate findings via publications and presentations.
• Supervise research assistants and lab personnel.

Skills

Experience collecting and analyzing MRI data

Strong independent writing skills

Proficient in statistical software

Excellent communication skills

Education

PhD in Neuroscience or related field

Tools

Stata

FreeSurfer

Job description

Department Overview

Function/Duties of Position

We are looking for a senior Postdoctoral Scholar to join Dr. Juan Piantino’s lab within the Papé Family Pediatric Research Institute, Neuroscience Section. Our research focuses on the biological mechanisms linking sleep disturbances to cognitive function and recovery from brain injury in humans. Specifically, we focus on the glymphatic pathway as a mediator between poor sleep and recovery from concussion in young individuals. Our lab has pioneered the use of non-invasive neuroimaging techniques to assess glymphatic function in humans, in healthy conditions and following traumatic brain injury. We currently have funding from the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense to conduct large longitudinal studies on sleep and concussion in young adults.

The person joining the lab will be tasked with analyzing sleep and neuroimaging data and disseminating our findings via publications and presentations at scientific meetings. The candidate will also be tasked with supervising a team of research assistants, biostatisticians, imaging analysts, and lab personnel. Prior experience leading a research team is preferred but not mandatory.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Neuroscience or related field.
• Experience collecting and analyzing MRI and polysomnogram or related sleep data.
• Background in neuroimaging, traumatic brain injuries, and sleep.
• Strong independent writing and speaking skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency in statistical software packages (e.g., Stata) and neuroimaging software (e.g., FreeSurfer).

Preferred Qualifications

• Management skills: the candidate has led a scientific team in the past.
• Understanding of biostatistical models applied to longitudinal data analysis.

Additional Details

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All are welcome

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