Senior Research Associate

Oregon Health & Science University; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, OR is seeking a Senior Research Associate in the Pediatrics lab focusing on zebrafish-based studies of adult stem cell biology, brain cancer stem cells, and neural regeneration. You will create fish lines, perform embryo injections, and contribute to genomics work while developing genetic tools for the lab.

The role offers opportunities for grant writing and supervising trainees, with a strong emphasis on molecular biology techniques, developmental

Qualifications

• PhD with 1 year of relevant experience, OR
• Master's with 5 years of relevant experience, OR
• Bachelor's with 9 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Create fish lines and perform embryo injections.
• Work on genomics and genetic tool development in zebrafish.
• Participate in grant writing and supervise trainees.

Skills

Model organisms

Molecular biology techniques

Zebrafish

Genomics with R

Next-gen sequencing data

Linux

Education

PhD in relevant field

Master's degree in relevant field

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Linux

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 ORMaster'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.

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.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]