Biomedical Tissue Engineer Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Department: Knight Campus
Rank: Research Assistant, Research Engineer, Research Associate
Annual Basis: 12 Month

Applications will be reviewed as needs arise

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The Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact is an ambitious initiative designed to fast-track scientific discoveries into innovations that improve the quality of life for people in Oregon, the nation, and the world. The campus creates the intellectual infrastructure to establish Oregon as a center for both research and development, making Oregon a place where companies can start up and grow. The Knight Campus is reshaping the higher education landscape in Oregon by training the next generations of scientists, forging tighter ties with industry and entrepreneurs, and creating new educational opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students.

The Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance (HPA) at Oregon is seeking applications for research assistants, research associates, and research engineers. We're looking for applicants who are self-motivated and have excellent organizational, research, and communication skills to participate in a variety of new and ongoing research activities. Research assistants conduct research under the direction of a Principal Investigator; research associates and research engineers conduct research with only general guidance. Research Engineer duties include technical expertise and providing technical support for equipment &/or facilities.
HPA at Oregon synergizes regenerative medicine and rehabilitation protocols to restore function to damaged tissues. An integrated interdisciplinary approach has the potential to dramatically accelerate healing and optimize functional recovery following a range of tissue damage levels and even help prevent injuries before they happen.
This position will work on either the Regenerative Rehabilitation Moonshot program or the Innovation Hub program of the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance. https://humanperformancealliance.org/

Research Assistant/Engineer:
Bachelor's degree in bioengineering, human physiology, biology, or related field.
Research Associate:
Terminal degree in bioengineering, human physiology, biology, or related field.

Analytic skills
Research and laboratory skills and experience
Organizational skills
Strong team ethic
Attention to detail
Demonstrated skills in interpersonal and written communication
Strong academic record

Advanced degree in Engineering, Bioengineering, Biology, Human Physiology, Chemistry or Physics
Research experience in the area of human performance

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

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