The Nakayama Laboratory in the Biomedical Engineering Department at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon, USA is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow to work on an NIH funded project to evaluate the utility of a novel fluorescence imaging technology platform for precision medicine. The successful candidate will have a background in biomedical engineering, molecular biology, chemical biology or molecular imaging. The position will require a variety of laboratory skills including recombinant protein expression, cell culture, bioconjugation, immunostaining, fluorescence microscopy and image analysis. We are looking for skilled, motivated scientists to join our multidisciplinary team to contribute to this highly translational project. Applicants should submit a cover letter explaining their interests, a CV, and a list of references. The laboratory is well support by the NIH and engages in a range of studies to develop novel fluorescence imaging technologies to improve medicine.

 

Portland is very bike friendly, scenic, and has a vibrant culture around music, coffee, beer, and food. The Pacific Ocean, Cascade mountains, and the Columbia gorge are all less than 90 minutes away.

• Recombinant protein expression, antibody conjugation, immunostaining 
• Cell culture, tissue resections 
• Fluorescence microscopy, image analysis 
• Attendance and presentation at lab meetings, contributions to publications as requested (writing, figures, data), contributions to applications for funding as requested (writing, figures, data) 

• Ph.D. in relevant field & previous laboratory experience

• Immunofluorescence, cell culture, recombinant protein expression, molecular imaging

• Fluorescence microscopy, molecular biology, bioconjugation techniques, cell culture

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Molecular Biology, or similar discipline

This position is located at OHSU’s southwater front campus (RLSB and KCRB); work hours are 8am – 5pm with occasional evening and weekend work as needed.

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.