The Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine is integral to the healthcare, education and research missions at OHSU. We provide clinical services at OHSU hospitals and collaborate with the Veterans Affairs Portland Health Care System (VA), Hillsboro Medical Center and Adventist Health. We specialize in providing excellent perioperative care and anesthesia services to our patients using state-of-the-art technology and pharmacologic tools with an emphasis on patient safety. Our department's research program is robust. We have an active clinical research division. It covers a wide range of areas with a special focus on patient safety and pain management. Our basic science division has labs at both OHSU and the VA. Attending physicians, fellows, residents, and medical students work collaboratively with Ph.D. scientists in our labs to advance human health. This division is focused on neuroscience and renal physiology.

 

A half-time Research Data Analyst 3 position is currently open in the OHSU Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine within the Moss Lab. This role provides the opportunity to participate in varied qualitative and quantitative data analysis, programming, database development, database management, as well as data visualization and interpretation. Data modalities in vivo imaging data from mice, tabulated and video behavioral data, and static images.

 

The Moss Lab is dedicated to unraveling the processes through which the nervous system transforms sensory information into perceptual experiences that influence behavior. In pursuit of this mission, we employ an advanced array of systems neuroscience methods in mouse models. These methodologies include viral and genetic manipulations, in vivo imaging, electrophysiology, and behavioral assays. Our objective is to delineate the functioning of specific neural circuits from sensory input to behavioral output.

 

This 0.5 FTE, flexible hybrid in-person/remote position involves a variable mix of database and analysis pipeline development and management. This position is goal oriented, with the primary objectives being (1) developing a database for multimodal in vivo imaging and behavior data, (2) developing a pipeline for image processing involving motion correction and automatic segmentation of regions of interest at multiple scales, (3) developing a comprehensive analysis pipeline for in vivo imaging and behavior data.

 

Qualifications:

• Strong programming and computational skills – PhD in a quantitative discipline is preferred.
• Willingness to contribute to collaborative projects and work with lab members to adapt data storage/processing/analysis tools.
• Ability to work independently to achieve defined goals.
• Curiosity about neurobiological research and participation in lab meetings.
• High engagement, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail.

Candidates do not need specific knowledge of specific experimental techniques, as background will be provided by Dr. Moss and lab members where needed. Experience working with video, timeseries biological data is helpful. The optimal candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to several ongoing projects and will be able to work in concert with lab members developing novel experimental procedures while exercising a large amount of autonomy to accomplish overarching goals.

• Data analysis pipeline development 

• Data processing pipeline development and management

• Database development and management

• Participation in group and one on one meetings, goal setting 

• PhD in relevant field OR
• Master’s degree AND 4 years of relevant experience, OR
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field AND 6 years of relevant experience

Work schedule is flexible, but ideally weekdays 9am - 5pm or 10am - 6pm. Must be in person at least 80% of the time for all hands-on experimental work including data acquisition. Willingness to work with mice in a laboratory setting.

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.