Postdoctoral positions are available for a newly NIAAA-funded study in the Division of Neuroscience at the Oregon National Primate Research Center at the Oregon Health & Sciences University. This project is a collaboration between the laboratories of Drs. Chris Kroenke, Elinor Sullivan, and Verginia Cuzon Carlson. Together, our group is studying the effects of prenatal ethanol exposure in a non-human primate model of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. The experiments proposed include magnetic resonance imaging, ex vivo slice electrophysiology, and primate behavior including the assessment of normative behavior, cognition and emotional regulation.  Responsibilities will include assisting at multiple phases of the study, including data collection, data analysis, and results dissemination by publications and presentations at national meetings.  Candidates with expertise or prior experience in one of the following areas (and a strong desire to develop additional skills in at least one additional area) are especially encouraged to apply: behavioral models of learning and motivation, models of alcohol use disorder, developmental neuroscience, ex vivo slice electrophysiology, neuroimaging data and/or computational neuroscience.

- Develop and implement research plan - Analyze data - Prepare presentations and manuscripts, contribute to grant preparation - Contribute to general lab maintenance

- Clinical: - Provide expert and compassionate clinical care to the pediatric bleeding and clotting disorders patient population as well as to the general pediatric hematology population in the outpatient and inpatient setting at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital and associated outreach clinical sites. - Clinical practice will be collaboration with faculty and staff of the Hemophilia Center and the Division of PHO. - Scholarship - For the candidate pursuing a clinical research career path, conduct clinical research and/or educational research/curriculum development at OHSU. - For the candidate pursuing a basic or translational physician scientist career, conduct lab-based and/or translational research at OHSU. - Fund these opportunities as necessary through grants and contracts. - The expectation will be for the physician scientist to seek further grant funding through NIH mechanisms and other relevant sources - Teaching: - Participate in the education of students, trainees, colleagues, and staff in conjunction with clinical and research efforts. - Administrative: - Assume responsibilities as assigned by the Director of the Hemophilia Center as well as the Division Head of PHO. - Serve on committees and councils of OHSU. - Serve in professional societies with the knowledge of the Division Head of PHO and Director of the Hemophilia Center

- Synthetic design and development of novel fluorophores to specifically highlight tissues in the body for fluorescence guided surgery. - Attendance and presentation at lab meetings, contributions to publications as requested (writing, figures, data), contributions to applications for funding as requested (writing, figures, data. - Presentations of successful research at one or more national or international meetings per year, as requested. - Supervision of graduate or other students as requested.

The successful candidate for this position will be expected to independently contribute to and actively participate in research projects related to studies in nonhuman primates (NHP) to advance HIV antibody therapeutics and cure research. Training will be required and provided to prepare for participating in NHP lab animal experiments including handling of NHP for passive antibody and vaccine studies. Research will include working with infectious agents, including Simian/Human Immunodeficiency Virus (SHIV) in a BSL-2+ containment laboratory. A working knowledge of the use of PET/CT technology and analysis for medical research purposes is desirable, but specific training for supporting these studies will be provided as part of the candidate’s training. Candidates for this position will be evaluated for laboratory skills and experience that include general immunology-related assays, protein biochemistry, mammalian cell culture, Flow Cytometry, FACS sorting, and molecular biology and cloning techniques. This position will also require assistance with writing manuscripts for publications, project proposals for funding, internal and external research reporting, Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) and IACUC regulatory documentation related to laboratory management. Primary research responsibilities will include planning and performing experiments within the guidelines assigned by the principal investigators, data collection and analysis, and developing new technologies in the laboratory. 

- Research.  The majority of your time and effort (minimum 0.8 FTE) will be dedicated to developing your laboratory research program relevant to pediatric cancers.  Your primary appointment will be within the Department of Pediatrics, Division of hematology oncology, and you will receive a secondary appointment in the Division of Oncological Sciences and become a member of the Knight Cancer Institute and as such you will participate in research activities within both divisions.  We expect you to apply for internal and external research funding after the start of your employment, and we expect you to maintain a minimum level of funding sufficient to cover half of your compensation by the start of your fifth year of employment. - Education.  OHSU is a teaching facility and you may be expected to teach graduate students, medical students, residents and fellows in the research setting as well as through assigned lectures to be given during the course of the year.  As your program grows and develops, you will also be expected to mentor graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. You will receive a secondary appointment in the Division of Oncological Sciences and become a member of the Knight Cancer Institute and as such you will participate in its educational activities. - Administration.  Administrative and other duties may be assigned based on department needs and your areas of expertise and interest.  There will be opportunities to participate in departmental management and to serve on institutional committees.  While these duties will be important as you are considered for promotion, we will make every effort to limit administrative duties during your first three years on faculty. - Clinical Activity.  For MD and MD/PhD only, clinical activity within the division of pediatric hematology/oncology may be assigned based on needs and your areas of expertise and interest, not to exceed 0.2 FTE effort.

- Research.  The majority of your time and effort (minimum 0.8 FTE) will be dedicated to developing your laboratory research program relevant to pediatric cancers.  Your primary appointment will be within the Department of Pediatrics, Division of hematology oncology, and you will receive a secondary appointment in the Division of Oncological Sciences and become a member of the Knight Cancer Institute and as such you will participate in research activities within both divisions.  We expect you to apply for internal and external research funding after the start of your employment, and we expect you to maintain a minimum level of funding sufficient to cover half of your compensation by the start of your fifth year of employment. - Education.  OHSU is a teaching facility and you may be expected to teach graduate students, medical students, residents and fellows in the research setting as well as through assigned lectures to be given during the course of the year.  As your program grows and develops, you will also be expected to mentor graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. You will receive a secondary appointment in the Division of Oncological Sciences and become a member of the Knight Cancer Institute and as such you will participate in its educational activities. - Administration.  Administrative and other duties may be assigned based on department needs and your areas of expertise and interest.  There will be opportunities to participate in departmental management and to serve on institutional committees.  While these duties will be important as you are considered for promotion, we will make every effort to limit administrative duties during your first three years on faculty. - Clinical Activity.  For MD and MD/PhD only, clinical activity within the division of pediatric hematology/oncology may be assigned based on needs and your areas of expertise and interest, not to exceed 0.2 FTE effort.

A Research Assistant 2 will provide support in a non-human primate systems neuroscience laboratory with a focus on computational modeling of complex learning and decision making and how it relates to the activity of motivational neural circuits. The research technician will work closely with the Principal Investigator. The technician will be expected to work autonomously and oversee daily behavioral testing and training of animals, husbandry as necessary, assist with stereotaxic surgeries and neurophysiological recording procedures, train research technicians, preparation of reagents, and the preparation of written reports and when necessary regulatory documentation.

This position is for a Neuro-Oncologist clinical researcher for a joint program between the Departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery and the Knight Cancer Institute.    Responsibilities include management, treatment, and follow-up care of patients with brain tumors; participation in clinical trials; teaching medical students, residents and fellows; inpatient attending rotations on the neuro-oncology service and shared night/weekend call. This position includes the opportunity to develop a scholarly program in neuro-oncology research.    The outpatient program will be centered in an interdisciplinary medical and surgical neuro-oncology clinic housed in the Department of Neurological Surgery with dedicated nursing and APP support and administrative program leadership. The inpatient practice will be housed in the Division of Medical Neuro-oncology in the Knight Cancer Institute. The program will also access the clinical trial and biobanking infrastructure of the Knight Cancer Institute. The program is further distinguished by advanced diagnostic and intra-operative imaging and surgical technology. Primary academic appointment will be in the core training specialty with joint appointments in the other two disciplines.   Academic duties includes teaching at all levels in the care of patients with brain and CNS tumors, and engaging in scholarly activities relating to the Neuro-oncology subspecialty.

The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service.   Clinical: This position serves as a Structural Cardiologist in the Interventional section. Duties include outpatient clinic, inpatient cardiology and cardiology consult service rotations. Additional duties will include in imaging and echocardiography. Other areas of clinical duties may be available depending on need and interest of applicant.   Education: OHSU is a teaching institution and as a faculty member, you are expected to provide mentorship and direction to students, residents, fellows and staff. The Graduate Program Director will provide any official assignments.   Research: There may be options for you to explore research opportunities in your area of focus. Administrative support is available for grant submission, financial management and clinical trials support. Please share your research interests during the interview process.   Administration:  Administrative duties may be assigned to you in support of Institute or section initiatives, faculty development and/or other activities as determined necessary.

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a faculty member credentialed and privileged as a Physician Assistant (PA) or an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN). The APP is a member of the OHSU & Hillsboro Medical Center (HMC) Professional Staff practicing in accordance with the respective bylaws. The APP shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service. The APP is expected to comply with scope of practice, other laws, regulations, OHSU & Hillsboro Medical Center policy, and other applicable professional standards of practice. Duties of the position include:   Clinical Activities:   - Evaluates and manages patients for wound care and ensures delivered care meets current standards of practice. - Demonstrates competency in the position of wound care including assessment and debridement. - Participates in the Quality Improvement Program to optimize quality service and maintain a high level of patient satisfaction. - Serves as a patient advocate, initiating action to provide continuity of care outside of the facility setting. Operations:   - Maintains and retains appropriate patient records, claims and correspondence as it relates to quality assurance procedures, billing & collections, and management reporting systems. - Ensures documentation is complete relative to the care provided. - Ensures signatures on Superbills and verifies appropriate diagnostic codes are marked. - Maintains patient confidentiality in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations. - Performs designated administrative duties and maintains appropriate records and claims.  Other:   - Develops advanced knowledge of wound care and dermatology. - Maintains corporate confidentiality pertaining to financial arrangements and information, marketing efforts and techniques, policies and procedures, and operational strategies.  - Demonstrates the ability to modify treatment approach and evaluation of effectiveness relative to age-specific variables when appropriate. - Participates in education, research and leadership activities. - Participates in professional organizations related to wound care. - Maintains CEUs as required by State of license. - Maintains and keeps current all licenses, permits, registrations and certifications. - Performs designated administrative duties and other duties assigned as necessary.  

This position is part of the management team, requiring knowledge of international, federal, state and local rules, regulations, and guidelines. A doctorate degree or doctorate of veterinary medicine degree and the ability to understand a wide variety of research protocols in sufficient detail to provide oversight/training of staff is required. This position will conduct surgeries/procedures and write detailed descriptions/records in support of the project to the principal investigator. The incumbent has a diverse range of responsibilities, which includes the following: Support the Head of the IDR with developing and coordinating nonhuman primate (NHP) infectious disease study plans; formulating budgets for NHP studies; and preparing and maintaining Institutional Animal Care and Use and Institutional Biosafety protocols for NHP studies.  Additionally, the staff scientist will prepare Animal Resources and Research Support (ARRS) Animal Planning and Animal Assignment forms; coordinate/support NHP research protocols hosted by the Infectious Disease Resource (IDR); supervise technical staff; provide training for IDR technical staff; and provide technical expertise for surgical procedures and necropsies as appropriate for the individuals’ training.

The Assistant Staff Scientist will work on ongoing studies in non-hormonal contraception development and female fertility. Qualified candidates will hold a PhD in biology, physiology or equivalent, have a minimum of 3 years relevant post-doctoral work experience and possess a comprehensive understanding of molecular biology, immunology or microbiology. A strong background in reproduction or female reproductive tract, next generational sequencing methods is highly desirable. Competency in cell culture, flow cytometry or molecular biology techniques is essential. Applicants will be expected to develop skills related to RNA sequencing, high throughput screening and primate reproductive tract studies, working directly with NHPs for sedation and clinical monitoring, behavioral observations, biological and post-mortem sample collection. Applicants should be able to work in a team dynamic, carry out research unsupervised, keep up-to-date on relevant literature in the field, provide meaningful data reports for presentation at scientific meetings, prepare manuscripts, and assist with grant writing and laboratory management.

The duties of this position include: - Serving as an attending physician at OHSU, Portland VAMC, Beaverton Knight Cancer Institute and our community sites. - Teaching of medical students, house staff, and fellows - Attending departmental quality meetings, i.e. chart rounds, M&M, and others - Attending appropriate site-specific tumor boards and multidisciplinary clinics - Actively engaging in clinical practice as an employee of OHSU at OHSU Hospitals and Clinics (collectively, “Hospital” and, except as otherwise provided in this paragraph 7 of the “Clinician Employment Agreement,” not otherwise) - Complying with the bylaws, resolutions, policies and standards of OHSU and the SoM in effect and as may be amended from time to time, including without limitation: - any compliance program or policy, - the OHSU Patient Care policy, - the OHSU Code of Conduct policy, - the OHSU Conflict of Interest policies, - all policies and requirements regarding the preparation and maintenance of medical records and the billing for patient services, and - OHSU Policy No. 03-30-060 - Maintaining a good standing license to practice medicine in the state of Oregon and any other jurisdiction where licensure is necessary in order for a Clinician to perform the professional services contemplated hereunder and to maintain medical staff privileges at the Hospital

The mission of the Information Technology Group (ITG) is to develop, implement and maintain technology-based services and solutions enabling OHSU to effectively manage information to accomplish its missions.The Project Manager will manage all phases of assigned projects.This person is responsible for: - Partnering closely with the Executive Director, Project Managers, technical staff & vendors to design, plan, manage & oversee the full life cycle of assigned projects. This includes design, build, training, implementation, communication & change management - Defining, communicating & adhering to project scope & guiding principles - Successful change management by overseeing workflow assessments and gap & impact analyses to understand, document and effectively communicate key changes to stakeholders - Developing a recurring, multi-faceted & effective communication plan targeting all stakeholders - Defining, monitoring & meeting timelines for deliverables, including design, build, test, training, training tool development, go-live support & other project needs - Proposing a plan for post go-live support & optimizations - Surfacing and managing project risks, issues and barriers, mitigating where possible & escalating in a timely manner, as needed - The successful and timely implementation of assigned projects within scope and budget - Assisting with project tool development and refinement & the mentoring of Project Coordinators This person will work closely with the Executive Director, other Project Managers and project resources.This position is currently 100% telework/remote and may include remote work long-term. Candidate must be able to work from home full-time. 

- Provide “Curbside” Phone and Video Consultation - Complete Data Form and Treatment Recommendations - Attend Bi-monthly OPAL-K consulting psychiatrists QA meetings - Provide peer review of cases at scheduled team meetings - Other consultation and educational duties as assigned by medical director - Participate in weekend call coverage in Child Psychiatry

Specific duties:  The candidate will be expected to establish a high quality research program, establish collaborations as part of a collegial group of basic and clinical researchers, supervise a laboratory team, successfully apply for external grant support, publish manuscripts in high quality journals, and participate in occasional seminars, teaching and mentoring of interns.   Specific areas of research to be given highest priority would include:  1) Development of novel IRD disease models in rodents and primates or using human IPSCs; 2) Development of novel therapeutic agents for macular degeneration and IRDs including but not limited to: small molecule agents, gene augmentation, anti-sense oligonucleotides, gene editing and cell-based therapies.   The candidate would join a group of highly successful and collaborative researchers and clinician-scientists in the field of retinal disease.  The Casey Eye Institute has extraordinary facilities and resources for research in this area, including the Ophthalmic Genetics Division, a Clinical Trial center currently conducting a dozen IRD clinical trials, the Center for Ophthalmic Optics and Lasers that includes the pioneers in OCT and OCT angiography imaging, high level facilities for small animal research, and close collaboration with the Oregon National Primate Research Center which has state-of-the-art facilities for ophthalmic research in nonhuman primates and the availability of naturally-occurring and gene-edited IRD models.

The duties of the Family Medicine Maternal-Child Health Director at 0.25 FTE are to: - Check in with residents at the Family Birthing Center 2 – 3 days a week, reviewing learning environment, sign out process, interprofessional interactions, and offering guidance - Oversee or collaborate on the attending call schedule for the Cascades East OB/Peds Service and collaborate with others who are scheduling residency activities, call, including other collaborative call groups - Attend Faculty Meetings - Represent the Residency Program at the Peds and OB Collaborative Practice Committees - Serve on the RMT Inpatient service, Cascades East OB and Peds Call in a manner commensurate with other faculty - Facilitate a Quality Program for the Cascades East Maternity Care Service and Cascades East prenatal care and coordinate evaluation of critical quality incidents - Be responsive to the needs of Sky Lakes leadership as it relates to maternity care, and build relationships and collaborate with aligned services, e.g. OB/GYN, perinatology and Midwifery - Build relationships with the maternal child health providers in the community - Be responsive to the needs of Cascades East clinic leadership as it relates to prenatal care, proactive scheduling of pregnant patients, resident continuity OB experiences, precepting maternity care - Coordinate coverage of the OB and Peds call for special events such as Resident Graduation, Resident Retreat - Collaborate with external groups, including, but not limited to Klamath Health Partnership, pediatricians, obstetricians, perinatologists, to assure quality care of patients and respectful team-based care - Assist the residency director, medical directors, chair, and others in coordinating the credentialing and billing processes for maternity care - Assure full and part time faculty providing maternity care and precepting prenatal care maintain a culture of excellence with adequate delivery numbers. - Assist in onboarding and support for new faculty providing maternity care. - Coordinate and maintain ALSO course experiences, FHT tracing trainings, and other trainings for residents and faculty - Work with residency director and educational leadership to optimize the educational quality of resident experience, evaluation of faculty and residents on OB and Peds and oversee resident compliance with work hour requirements. - Assist in overseeing high quality sign-out process - Oversee the OB teach process, intern orientation, OB continuity experiences, C-section training experiences, procedural competency attainment for maternity care and peds - Assist and ensure resident training and compliance with Sky Lakes requirements - Be a source of support and mentoring for residents in maternity care training - Lead systems for resident evaluation of faculty and ensure that maternity care faculty receive timely and personalized feedback on OB-related teaching, professionalism, and maternity care and peds skillsets - Maintain participation by faculty in the curriculum and lead remediation and development efforts as identified by the faculty evaluation process - Work collaboratively with the Residency Director, other associate directors, and the DFM in identifying faculty development needs pertinent to maternity care faculty - Facilitate participation of residents in educational activities. This includes, but is not limited to coordination of orientation and intern assessments in collaboration with Education Associate Residency Director, inpatient didactics, and participation in appropriate interprofessional and multidisciplinary educational efforts - Meet frequently with the residency director to review curriculum, resident and faculty performance assessments, staffing, and other needs - Collaborate with faculty with an aim to support efforts for all three mission areas: scholarship, education, and service - Other duties as assigned by the Chair, Vice Chairs, Klamath Falls Cascades East Residency Program Director The duties of the Family Medicine Faculty Physician 0.75 FTE include: - Work collaboratively with full and part time faculty to maintain an active practice - The Appointee will directly see patients in their clinic eight half days per week and have two half day’s available for administrative duties. - Expectations for number of patients seen per half day will be commensurate with that of other faculty and with minimum target numbers of 8-10 visits per half day depending on complexity of the patient population. - The Appointee will be expected to document using the electronic health record and maintain complete and timely patient care documentation consistent with OHSU and Cascade East Family Medicine Center and Sky Lakes Medical Center policies and procedures. - The Appointee will be expected to participate in seeing patients during expanded access hours in the clinic, including their share of evenings and weekends, and call coverage. The Appointee will be expected to have a strong commitment to developing the practice into a vibrant clinical and academic operation, which is successful from both a professional and business perspective. - Be available for teaching activities.

The duties of this position revolve around teaching, research, and clinical activities. The teaching duties of the position involve participating in the education and training of medical and nursing students, house staff, and the regional medical community. The faculty member will be expected to make a didactic presentation at the Division’s Grand Rounds at least four times per year. The second component of the position involves establishing and maintaining scholarly research activity directed toward the improved understanding of the causes, detection, and treatment of diseases. The clinical component of the position involves providing clinical care to patients at the University Hospitals and Clinics, as well as affiliated hospitals and clinics, and engaging in public service through consultative activities in the appointee’s specialty with non-University groups. This position will maintain a broad reconstructive practice focusing on general plastic and reconstructive surgery including: free flap reconstruction for breast, lymphedema surgery, head and neck, trauma, lower extremity reconstruction and wound care.

This position is under the supervision of the Chair of the Department of Dermatology. The position supports the missions, goals, and objectives of OHSU encompassing teaching, research, outreach, and public service. Research opportunities will be under the direct supervision of Sancy Leachman, MD, Ph.D. Responsibilities include providing leadership and conducting independent research, mentorship of junior members of the laboratory including students, technicians, and post-doctoral fellows, manuscript preparation, and grant application preparation. It is expected that independent funding will be sought. This position participates in department affairs, contributing to curriculum development, and other responsibilities as determined by the department.