The Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute (VGTI) at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) has assembled a multidisciplinary team of scientists to respond to serious viral disease threats, including AIDS, chronic viral infection-associated diseases, newly emerging viral diseases and infectious diseases of the elderly. Our programs are intended to span the continuum between basic and clinical science, in which discoveries are rapidly advanced from the level of molecular and cellular biology through animal models and ultimately into clinical testing. The development of this unique program in immunology and virology provides an important training opportunity for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows at OHSU. This is why an important part of our mission is the training of young scientists in newer academic disciplines emerging at the Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute.

A postdoctoral fellowship position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Jonah Sacha within the Vaccine & Gene Therapy Institute and the Oregon National Primate Research Center at the Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon. This position will support a newly funded research project focusing on testing a new, clinically relevant approach to HIV cure and prevention. The successful candidate will join a highly productive and interactive research group exploring transplant immunology, Cytomegalovirus vaccine vector-induced immunity, and HIV virology using the macaque model of human disease.

• PhD or equivalent from an accredited college/university. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency


• 0-3 years of experience


• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of the subject disciplines


• Demonstrate research experience.


• Demonstrate a capability of working within a project team to achieve results.


• Excellent organizational skills.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills


• Excellent interpersonal skills.


• Demonstrate a commitment to gaining practical experience working on a research project.


• Ability to work in a team, and relate to staff from a variety of diverse backgrounds and experiences


• Willingness to work with pathogens potentially dangerous to humans


• Willingness to work in Biosafety Level 2 and 3 facilities


• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours


• Ability and willingness to work independently


• Ability to carry and lift 35 lbs.


• Ability to stand for three continuous hours a day


• Ability to work on computer for five continuous hours a day


• Work on evenings and weekends may be required as needed


• Work with non-human primate or human tissues/fluids may be required


• Work with radiation may be required


• Able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

 

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.


As an organization devoted to the health and well-being of people in Oregon and beyond, OHSU requires its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.