The Senior Research Assistant will support the ongoing studies in pregnant and neonatal nonhuman primates (NHPs) and other animal models, including models of intra-uterine infection, preterm labor and perinatal brain injury. This position requires a hardworking, dedicated individual who can work independently and be responsible for the management of NHP experiments, laboratory inventory and supervision of other lab members and trainees/students. Knowledge of reproductive science, neuroscience and/or microbiological techniques is highly desirable. The duties of this position will include, coordination and scheduling of NHP studies, working directly with pregnant and neonatal NHPs, laboratory-based experiments and other duties as required. NHP work will involve sedation and monitoring, observations, sample collection, behavioral testing and tissue collection at necropsies. In addition, this role includes research support and management of the Neonatal Intensive Care Nursery as it relates to current and new animal experiments/models. A dedication to high-levels of animal care and welfare is required. Laboratory work will include experimental setup and analysis of biological samples by microbiological culture techniques, bacterial inoculation, dilution, standardization, PCR and identification of bacterial growth in culture, in addition to molecular and immunohistochemical analyses and routine laboratory duties such as ordering, solution preparation, data entry/reporting, statistical analysis and troubleshooting/problem-solving in order to complete experimental aims.

Customer Service - Provide high quality customer service to both external customers (patients, referring providers, insurance carriers) and internal customers (OHSU health care providers, staff) that meets or exceeds the service standards of the health care industry. This duty includes prompt and professional communication efforts, face-to-face customer contact skills, crisis management, standard complaint processing, flexible coverage of internal and external service needs, and the continuous application of process improvement methods and skills. Document accurately telephone calls from patients regarding requests for medication refills, complaints, general information inquiries, and urgent health care concerns.    Schedule patient appointments– The PAS also work in the Call Center within the CWH. In the Call Center, the PAS answers the incoming phone calls. They are scheduling appointments, sending in-basket and Telephone encounters to Nurse and Providers via the Epic system. They also will arrange patient transportation through OHSU's VIP transportation systems when necessary and accommodate other special needs whenever possible (Language interpreters, Hearing impaired Interpreters, etc.). The PAS are also involved in obtaining prior medical records and images if appropriate. If needed, they follow-up and track requests for outside records.   Check patients in - When the patient arrives for their appointment, the PAS greets the patients and confirm that an appointment has been kept. They will inspect insurance cards and/or authorization notices. Identify and collect deductible payments, co-payments, and deposits on services; provide receipts and complete necessary accounting procedures. Explain and satisfy any necessary patient signature requirements .verifies the demographics, Insurance, and appointment time.  The PAS will also have the patient sign needed paperwork, and check the patient into the Epic Cadence system. The PAS may need to talk with the patient about Research Studies happening in the CWH, among other general information the patient may need. The PAS is also communicating with the Clinical Staff so they can communicate if Providers are running late, or need something additional from the patient. 

- 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

This individual will be responsible for specific sections of ongoing and newly funded projects using non-human primates in the study of the immune system, immunodeficiencies, infectious diseases, and specific pathogen free non-human primate projects supported by infectious disease research laboratories and the Pathobiology and Immunology Division at ONPRC. They may have responsibility for overseeing labs or research units, collecting and processing animal tissues, training and supervising of research assistants (1 and 2), and preparation of written reports and, as applicable, regulatory documentation. They may assist with necropsies and sample collection and processing of terminal tissue samples. They may provide technical and administrative support for principle investigative staff and the pathologists of the Experimental Pathology Unit to ensure terminal endpoints are coordinated and performed efficiently. Coordinate with the veterinary, animal care, surgical, and principle investigative staff to facilitate project expectations, schedules, and progress, and in some cases to facilitate social environmental enrichment of non-human primates. They will also be responsible for various general lab support duties, including maintenance of laboratory supplies and equipment, autoclaving, and disposal of waste.  

- 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 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. This position will be located .25 FTE at OHSU locations and .75 FTE at Adventist Health Portland. The duties of this position include: The Physician/surgeon is expected to actively participate in the education, research, patient care and administrative programs of the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, with an emphasis on total joint reconstruction surgery and general orthopaedics. The position actively participates in all aspects of the clinical care of patients as outlined by the Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation.   As a member of the Department of Orthopaedics responsibilities and duties are outlined as follows:    - The Department Chair and clinical director will work with you to develop your clinical and operative schedule. Your duties will include inpatient, outpatient and surgical service activities for general orthopedic surgical services at Adventist Health Portland, with a specialty focus in your area of interest as agreed with the Department Chair. Call: This position will be expected to take call, as assigned, with other faculty on nights, weekends, and holidays. - Education. Since OHSU is a teaching facility, teaching medical students and residents in the clinical setting as well as through assigned lectures to be given during the course of the year is required. Teaching assignments will be given from the Director of Education. - Research. There are resources available for start-up research and on-going support. - Administration. Administrative and other duties may be assigned based on Department needs and areas of expertise and interest. There will be opportunities to participate in Departmental management and to serve on institutional committees.

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.

- 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.

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. This position will work at OHSU locations and at our partner site Adventist Health Portland.   The duties of this position include: The Physician/surgeon is expected to actively participate in the education, research, patient care and administrative programs of the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, with an emphasis on foot and ankle surgery and general orthopaedics. The position actively participates in all aspects of the clinical care of patients as outlined by the Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation.   As a member of the Department of Orthopaedics responsibilities and duties are outlined as follows:    - The Department Chair and clinical director will work with you to develop your clinical and operative schedule. Your duties will include inpatient, outpatient and surgical service activities for general orthopedic surgical services at Adventist Health Portland, with a specialty focus in your area of interest as agreed with the Department Chair. Call: This position will be expected to take call, as assigned, with other faculty on nights, weekends, and holidays. - Education. Since OHSU is a teaching facility, teaching medical students and residents in the clinical setting as well as through assigned lectures to be given during the course of the year is required. Teaching assignments will be given from the Director of Education. - Research. There are resources available for start-up research and on-going support. - Administration. Administrative and other duties may be assigned based on Department needs and areas of expertise and interest. There will be opportunities to participate in Departmental management and to serve on institutional committees.

- Allow students to learn proper technique for performing the breast / chest exam, including inspection and palpation. GTA’s will guide the student through the learning process while each learner performs the breast / chest exam on the GTA’s body. - Allow students to learn proper technique for performing the pelvic exam, including external and internal inspection and palpation. Gynecological exam procedures to include palpation for lymph nodes, vaginal speculum exam, bi-manual exam, recto-vaginal exam. GTAs will guide the student through the learning process while each learner performs the pelvic exam on the GTA body. - Provide learners feedback on proper integrated technique for sensitive interactive communication and relaxation before, during, and after the physical examination. - Provide support and feedback to learners, to maximize the learning experience and build learner confidence. - Deliver feedback to learners in a constructive fashion. - Participate in small group demonstrations of the exam, as required. - Maintain standardized instructional curriculum and teaching format. - Assist in the training and development of other GTAs, as needed. - Note: Teaching may be performed with individual learners or small groups of learners (no more than 5). Instructional formats may include independent teaching or partnered teaching with a clinical preceptor or other GTA.

Therapeutic Intervention Clinical trial coordination: - For therapeutic intervention trials: coordinate patient recruitment/enrollment into studies.  This involves: telephone screen potential subjects or recruit subjects in clinic or hospital, obtain informed consent from study participants or surrogates, schedule research participants for screening visits and follow-up visits, and coordinate scheduling of any additional procedures or consults; - Triage and appropriate escalation of study related concerns for therapeutic intervention trials; - Execute other tasks as required to maintain therapeutic intervention trial protocols.  This includes, preparation of study subject lab specimens for shipment, point of care testing (i.e. neuro-psych testing), administer questionnaires, maintain study records, and other duties as needed. Therapeutic Intervention Clinical Trial Study Administration: - Collect and accurately enter data for therapeutic intervention trials in study databases; - Complete sponsor case report forms or enter data into electronic data capture system for therapeutic intervention trials; - Respond to data queries and conduct visits for therapeutic intervention trials with study monitors, including site qualification visits, site initiation visits, and periodic monitoring visits;  - Maintain study records in eCRIS for therapeutic intervention trials; - For therapeutic intervention trials: ensure all project deliverables meet sponsor and departmental expectations, as well as meet standards of ICH/GCP.   Therapeutic Intervention Clinical Trial Set-Up/Closure: - Assist regulatory specialist in preparing eCRIS and IRB submissions for therapeutic intervention trials initial review, including modifications, continuing review, and termination; - For therapeutic intervention clinical trials: assist in developing source documents, questionnaires, data collection forms, and databases as required by protocol; - For therapeutic intervention clinical trials: assist in developing subject recruitment materials (e.g., advertisements, flyers, letters) and implement recruitment plan.

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; leadership of and participation in clinical trials; teaching medical students, residents and fellows and responsibility (direct or delegated) for the OHSU fellowship in neuro-oncology; 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.

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 Senior Research Assistant will join a laboratory that is studying the central nervous system mechanisms of involuntary weight loss and wasting (cachexia) during the development of cancer.  The project involves the use of in vitro and murine models to understand the impact of peripheral cancers on autonomic nervous system function in the periphery. This project also has an associated clinical trial that will provide samples and data to confirm the basic hypotheses generated in the preclinical work. This NIH-funded study will define mechanisms of autonomic nervous system plasticity in the setting of chronic stress and inflammation, and will test novel therapeutics to address this debilitating condition.     Daily responsibilities include designing and conducting experiments, data acquisition and analysis, record-keeping and attending weekly lab meetings to present research findings.

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 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. This position will be ranked as Assistant of Associate Professor, depending on education and experience of the finalist. - Education: This position serves as the Director of the Electrophysiology fellowship program. Duties include steering the direction of the EP fellowship program, engaging faculty and staff in programmatic endeavors. As teaching is an important portion of the cardiology mission, this position will be responsible for the teaching of medical students, residents and fellows and disseminating information to the Cardiology group and OHSU in general through Grand Rounds presentations. As is selecting, mentoring and developing the skills of program participants. - Clinical: This position serves as clinical cardiologist in the electrophysiology section in the Knight Cardiovascular Institute. Duties include clinic outpatient and in-patient rotations, efforts in the electrophysiology lab and at KCVI’s outreach locations. This position will be responsible to serve a fair share of call coverage. - Administration:  As the Director of the Electrophysiology fellowship program, this position will have dedicated FTE to meet the administrative requirements of the position. Other Administrative duties will be assigned based on your interests and Institute needs.  

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.