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Van Andel Institute

Postdoctoral Fellow

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

$70K/yr

To study these phenomena we take advantage of the well-established model animal C. elegans to ... Postdoctoral Fellows are full-time employees and receive a competitive annual salary beginning at ...

Van Andel Institute

Postdoctoral Fellow

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

$70K/yr

To study these phenomena we take advantage of the well-established model animal C. elegans to ... Postdoctoral Fellows are full-time employees and receive a competitive annual salary beginning at ...

University of Miami

Post Doctoral Associate

Miami, FL · On-site

Moreover, the Postdoctoral Associate promotes institutional recognition through literal ... The work involves stem cell-based research, stem cell-free (exosomes) research and OA animal model ...

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Postdoctoral Scholar

Oregon Health & Science University

Portland, OR

Other

Posted 14 days ago

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8.2

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Department Overview

The School of Dentistry shares the mission of the Oregon Health & Science University to provide educational programs, basic and clinical research, and high quality care and community programs. We strive to foster an environment of mutual respect where the free exchange of ideas can flourish. The dental school prepares graduates in general dentistry and the dental specialties to deliver compassionate and ethical oro-facial health care.

Read more about the School of Dentistry: OHSU School of Dentistry 

Function/Duties of Position

The successful candidate will work independently to investigate the molecular mechanisms that support health associated polymicrobial communities. He/she will be responsible for most of the planning, implementation, and data interpretation associated with his/her research. Thus, the candidate will be expected to work independently with attention to detail and strong record-keeping. The goal is to understand how the oral flora interacts and lead to early childhood caries disease development. This includes intra, inter microbial and potentially host interactions. Typical laboratory techniques often require expertise with gene expression analysis, targeted mutagenesis, microscopy, bacterial community analysis, and multiple `omics analysis.

Demonstrable experience with streptococcoal genetics and rodent animal models as well as these techniques is preferred. As a postdoctoral scholar, the candidate may also be involved with the training and supervision of students and junior staff as well as play an integral role in the management and supply ordering for the laboratory. Assistance with the development and preparation of grants/manuscripts will also be expected. 

Required Qualifications
  • Doctorate degree in (genetics, biochemistry/molecular biology, microbiology, immunology, or another relevant field)
  • Demonstrable experience with some or all of the following: bacterial genetics, protein chemistry, proteomics, DNA/ RNA purification/analysis, gene expression/transcriptomics, bacterial community analysis, cell culture
  • Grant writing or Manuscript preparation experience
  • Planning, implementation, and data interpretation experience
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Organiztional and time management skills that maintain timeliness of work and accurate prioritization
  • Attention to detail and strong record keeping experience/skills
  • Able to conduct research in a multidisciplinary, fast-paced research environment, occasionally with tight deadlines
  • Able to work independently and exhibit self-motivation
Preferred Qualifications
  • Doctoral degree and/or postdoctoral research related to bacteriology
  • Experience/knowledge of the microbiome, especially the oral flora
  • Experience with oral bacterial genetics Experience with animal models
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 askhr@ohsu.eduEmployment Type: OTHER

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Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is a distinguished institution under the industry of higher education and healthcare, specifically in the field of medical science. Based in Portland, Oregon, US, it maintains a reputation for promoting research, teaching, patient care, and outreach. Established in 1887, OHSU has continually sought to redefine the parameters of healthcare delivery and biomedical discovery through its expansive catalog of programs and initiatives. A galvanizing mission drives OHSU: to improve the health and quality of life for all Oregonians through excellence, innovation, and leadership in health care, education, and research.

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