Senior Research Associate

UNAVAILABLE; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

OHSU in Portland seeks a Senior Research Associate to lead zebrafish-based molecular biology projects in developmental biology. The role involves creating fish lines, embryo injections, and genomics analyses, with potential involvement in grant writing and supervision of trainees.

Successful candidates will have advanced degrees and substantial experience with model organisms, staining and cloning techniques, and a commitment to collaborative research in pediatrics-related developmental biology.

Qualifications

• PhD with 1 year of relevant experience OR Master's with 5 years OR Bachelor's with 9 years.
• Experience using model organisms to study cell and developmental biology.
• Experience with common molecule staining and cloning techniques is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct zebrafish research to address molecular biology questions.
• Create fish lines, perform embryo injections, and genomics analyses.
• Opportunity to contribute to grant writing and supervise trainees.

Skills

Zebrafish expertise

Molecular biology techniques

Embryo injections

Genomics analysis

Education

PhD in relevant field

Master’s degree in relevant field

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Genomics

Job description

Function/Duties of Position

We are a lab at OHSU in the Department of Pediatrics. We use the model system of zebrafish to study adult stem cell biology, brain cancer stem cells, and neural regeneration. All of these topics are unified by the field of developmental biology and we use common molecular biology techniques and genetics to study these processes. We are looking for a Senior Research Associate who has extensive experience using zebrafish to study molecular biological questions. The projects require fish line creation, embryo injections, genomics, and the drive to get genetic tools working in the lab. In addition to the technical aspects of the job, this position will have opportunities for grant writing and trainee supervision.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in relevant field AND 1 year of relevant experience OR Master’s Degree in relevant field AND 5 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor's Degree in relevant field AND 9 years of relevant experience.
• Experience using model organisms to study cell and developmental biology.
• Experience with common molecule staining and cloning techniques is essential.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in cell biology, molecular biology, or genetics.
• Zebrafish and related husbandry.
• Ability to use R to manipulate next generation genomic data.
• Familiarity with Linux.

All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail]