Postdoctoral Researcher

Department Overview:

At CEDAR, our mission is to precisely detect and stop lethal cancers at the earliest stage because early detection saves lives. This is an ambitious goal, one that requires novelty, creativity, and innovation. CEDAR funds our own research projects, expediting the process of discovery.

We encourage high-risk, high-reward research projects because defeating cancer requires out-of-the-box thinking and new perspectives. Our research is milestone driven to ensure that each project is fulfilling its stated goals.

Every Knight Cancer employee is expected to embody our guiding principles:

• We act BOLDLY—Breakthroughs require pushing the boundaries of science, exploring new frontiers, and thinking differently
• We SUPPORT each other—Respect leads to trust, which leads to excellence
• We work as a CONNECTED team — We must leverage our collective brain power to conquer cancer because no one individual can do it alone

The OHSU Fellowship for Diversity in Research seeks to address the need for increased representation of minoritized races/ethnicities in STEM at the postdoctoral level. Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply. Visit www.ohsu.edu/ofdir for more information.

Function/Duties of Position:

CEDAR is currently seeking applicants to fill multiple postdoctoral positions for computational and/or wet lab research. CEDAR offers a unique opportunity for outstanding, driven, and creative postdoctoral fellows to perform cutting-edge and high-risk research, ranging from understanding basic cancer biology and mechanisms to developing novel approaches and technologies for detection, computational analysis or therapeutic intervention.

How to apply:

• Learn about being a postdoc in CEDAR
• Learn about our research areas, which may have openings for postdoctoral training. In your cover letter, please include which area(s) you are interested in and why.
• Submit your CV and Cover letter. In your cover letter, please include which area(s) you are interested in and why.

Duties Include:

• Prepare manuscripts, and present research findings as abstracts or oral presentations. Travel may be required.
• Attend weekly group meetings and 1:1 meetings to: 1) Present data and interpretation of results; 2) Troubleshoot research results; 3) Suggest next steps.
• Attend research-related meetings. These could include but are not limited to: team meetings, seminars, and journal clubs.
• Perform experiments utilizing appropriate lab or computational techniques with proficiency, evaluate results, and determine the next steps to complete project and present data. Think independently and solve problems. Stay on top of scientific literature and build skills to maximize project potential.
• Artificial Intelligence, Machine learning, Deep learning, Computer vision, Image processing and analysis, Volume Electron Microscopy

Required Qualifications:

• MD, MD/ PhD, or PhD
• Minimum of 3 years as a graduate student
• Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while being collaborative in resolving problems
• Passion for science and inquiry
• Ability to synthesize one’s own results and others to formulate hypotheses
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to maintain effective working relationships

Additional Details:

We offer a variety of benefits on top of joining a thriving organization:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage at no or low cost to employees
• Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents
• Several retirement plans to choose from with contributions from OHSU
• 80 hours per year of vacation time
• 96 hours of sick leave a year (prorated for part-time employees)
• Commuter subsidies
• Tuition reimbursement
• Access to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefits
• Annual Raises
• Growth/Development Opportunities
• Employee discounts to local and major businesses

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tissue engineering, microfluidics, microfabrication, bioprinting, cancer cell biology and materials science, DNA methylation and histone modifications, cell signaling, gene expression, T cell, immune system, liquid biopsy, proteomics, organoids, organs-on-a-chip, Dielectrophoresis (DEP), nanoparticles, nanoengineering, immunotherapy, tumor microenvironment, prolyl isomerase PIN1, cell-free RNA (cfRNA), extracellular vesicles (EVs), anti-cancer immunity, B cell, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Focused Ion Beam (FIB-SEM) nuclear processes, DNA replication, transcription, cellular repair, cell cycle, 3D, bioprinting, HER2, microscopy, imaging, epigenomes, transcriptomics, chromatin, single-cell, multi-omics, transcriptional regulation, 3D genome folding, protein engineering, synthetic chemistry, biomaterials, gene delivery, hydrogel, tissue scaffold, polymers.

All are welcome:

Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.