Postdoctoral Fellow

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholar to join the laboratory of Dr. Aaron Grossberg, part of the Brenden-Colson Center for Pancreatic Care and the Knight Cancer Institute at Oregon Health & Science University.

The Grossberg Laboratory is interested in understanding how cancer disrupts normal whole body metabolism, and to target these signals for therapeutic benefit. Our research focuses on the mechanisms by which pancreatic cancer influence metabolic programming in the liver, fat, and muscle. We use a multidisciplinary approach to investigate the communication network of the tumor macroenvironment, including mouse models of cancer, metabolomics, rigorous behavioral and physiologic measures, and a panel of molecular techniques used in both murine and human samples.

We are looking for an exceptional candidate interested in the cellular, genetic, and epigenetic drivers of pancreatic cancer cachexia. The position will involve independent research as well as facilitating on-going research projects, and will be expected to compete for internal and external funding.

• Perform laboratory research: conduct experiments, collect analyze and visualize data, assist in planning and designing standard research operations
• Prepare publications (including research posters)
• Submit applications for grant funding in support of this research
• Present research results at OHSU and external meetings
• Attend seminars, journal clubs and lab meetings, presenting on occasion
• Teach class
• Supervise research assistants and junior trainees

Salary for this position will align with the NIH Scale .

• PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in a relevant field
• Experience with cell biology, molecular biology and mouse models
• Knowledge of tissue culture, cloning techniques, molecular techniques, rodent models
• Advanced molecular and cellular biology techniques, drug delivery techniques and formulation platforms, pharmacologic and genetic mouse study expertise, protein interaction assays, high-resolution imaging, functional genomic analysis, and some bioinformatics skills
• Highly motivated and organized with managerial skills
• Ability to travel to scientific meetings for educational purposes and/or for data presentations
• Ability to work with laboratory animals and human blood samples
• Ability to work in an environment with possible exposure to viral and bacterial pathogens, malodorous vapors, toxic chemicals and acids, presence of carcinogenic substances and human and animal tissues and fluids, including whole animals

• No more than 1 year of postdoctoral experience
• Large scale -omics data analysis expertise
• Experience with rodent behavioral research methods
• Expertise in bioinformatics

Highly motivated candidates should upload a cover letter describing your relevant qualifications, future interests, and expected start date; CV; and names and contact information for three references.

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