Research Assistant Professor - Military veterans preferred

Research Assistant Professor

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2025-36059
Position Category: Faculty/Provider
Job Type: Faculty
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Posting Department: Department of Pediatrics
Posting Salary Range: Competitive and commensurate with experience
Posting FTE: 1.00
HR Mission: School of Medicine
Drug Testable: No

Department Overview

About OHSU
Link www.ohsu.edu
OHSU's singular focus on improving health starts with Oregonians and has global impact. We are the only academic health center in Oregon, but we're also nationally distinct as a university dedicated solely to advancing health sciences. This allows us to concentrate resources on research to prevent and cure disease, on education that prepares physicians, dentists, nurses and other health professionals to succeed in an evolving health care environment, and on patient care that incorporates the latest knowledge and discoveries. We have 18,000 employees and secure competitive research funding of more than $400 million a year. As a public organization, we provide community outreach and services for Oregon's most vulnerable populations. OHSU’s stated mission to improve the health and quality of life for all Oregonians through excellence, innovation and leadership in health care, education and research.

 

About Portland and Oregon
Link https://www.travelportland.com
Bisected by the Willamette River, Portland is a vibrant city nestled among green woods and waterways. Only 90 minutes from the spectacular Oregon coast or towering Mount Hood, Portland offers the rare accessibility of snow-to-surf. Portland embraces cyclists, hikers, brewpubs, dogs, climbers, artisan coffee shops, book readers, foodies, professional soccer and basketball fans, award-winning wineries, concertgoers and paddle boarders. It’s no wonder Portland constantly ranks as one of America’s favorite lifestyle cities.

Function/Duties of Position

• To perform independent research in the Papé Family Pediatric Research Institute in the fields on liver biology and gene therapy.
• Build a laboratory team and secure external funding for research, including the NIH.
• Supervise research assistants, graduate students and postdoctoral scientists.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a field relevant to liver biology and molecular genetics, i.e. M.D., Ph.D., MD. Ph.D or DVM.
• Research experience in developmental biology, mammalian liver biology, molecular genetics and gene therapy.

Additional Details

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All are welcome
Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. 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.



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