Faculty position in neurodegenerative disease-related neuroimaging The OHSU Parkinson Center and Movement Disorders group within the Department of Neurology is seeking candidates for an Assistant or Associate Professor position. Applicants must have a MD and/or PhD degree. Successful applicants will have a track record of research employing neuroimaging techniques to study neurodegenerative movement disorders. Potential experience could include structural or functional MRI, PET, SPECT, PET/CT, PET/MRI, SPECT/CT approaches. Experience with clinical and/or translational studies is a plus, as is evidence of the candidate’s ability to run an independent research program, including a strong record of publication and of obtaining extramural funding.   OHSU is a leader in advanced human imaging and the candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with OHSU’s Advanced Imaging Research Center (AIRC) and/or Center for Radiochemistry Research (CRR). The AIRC contains a variety of MR instrumentation, including Siemens 3 Tesla Prisma, Siemens 3 Tesla Tim Trio, Siemens Magnetom 7 Telsa, Bruker-Biospin 8.5 Tesla, and Bruker 11.75 Tesla devices. The CRR has an on-campus cyclotron capable of generating short-lived radionuclides (including: 11C, 13N, 15O, 18F, 89Zr) and dedicated PET/CT, SPECT/CT and PET/MRI capabilities.

Clinical Activities: General responsibilities will be to the clinical care of patients, both in hospital (Pre-operative care, ICU, and ward post-operative care) as well as in the outpatient clinics and outpatient care management primarily of the EGS patients but may include trauma and Trauma Surgical ICU patients as well. Opportunities in the operating room will be on a case-by-case basis.   Direct Inpatient Care (Primary Responsibility)– care, follow-up and documentation of assigned patients from admission through discharge, work actively with the EGS surgeons, as well as the hospital/unit/case manager, inpatient pharmacist and coordinator staff to implement discharge plans. Will assist with education of surgical house staff, nursing unit staff, and case managers on service protocols, with the goal of enhancing quality of care and enhancing quality of patient services. Promote and maintain the health of service and excellent care to patients through the use of ancillary services.   Rounds–The APP will also be included in both sign out and daily rounds with the Attending Staff, Residents/Interns, RNs, and case managers.   Direct Outpatient Care- follow-up of EGS patients. Will field telephone calls regarding all EGS patient issues, as needed, address clinical problems, and fill prescriptions. Will follow-up on ordering and checking labs and imaging studies on our patients. Will promote and maintain the health of service for our outpatients through the use of educational materials and counseling of patients and their families. OR Support(Limited)–Assist in the operating room during for emergency general surgery cases as well as elective surgical cases as needed at The University Hospital. Usually during protected resident education hours and days off/vacations.   Education:   Teaching - Provide and/or participate in service orientation and teaching of medical students, interns, residents, APP students, nursing staff, and other support staff on the inpatient and/or outpatient service. Provide/participate in teaching conferences, rounds, clinical in-services and staff educational programs for the outpatient & inpatient service. Maintain repository of service line specific articles, presentations, and clinical care guidelines.   Protocol Development andRevisions - Will lead or assist in ongoing protocol development and implementation in conjunction with faculty physicians and other team members. This may include clinical plans of care and/or protocols for service patients with disease processes/ diagnoses/ procedures; participate with house staff and fellow hospital/unit/coordinator staff in evaluating results of protocols and continually working toward improving effectiveness of it.   Best Practices- Will participate in Morbidity and Mortality conference and EGS Best Practices with the goal to ensure protocol adherence and support the development of QI projects.   Scholarly Activities (research, abstracts, grant supported work, presentations, etc.): Fosters advances in healthcare by participating in research activities in Emergency General Surgery and Trauma, including but not limited to identifying protocols to improve care delivery; contributing to development of new drugs to effectively treat disease, performing clinical trials using human subjects to determine the effectiveness and effects of pharmaceuticals. Demonstrate success or productivity in the field as evidenced by publication in journals and/or other forms of peer presentations.  

Clinical Responsibilities include outpatient care for neurology services at the Hillsboro Medical Clinic location and Tuality Community hospital.  No inpatient call coverage needed.  This will include EEG reading expertise. Participate in Departmental activities consistent with this position and with the understanding that this position requires a focus and dedication to Neurology Inpatient and outpatient clinical practice. 

The APP 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 point of view. The APP will be involved six half days per week with direct patient care, and the supervision of students and other university learners at the OHSU Family Medicine Scappoose clinic sites, which will include a mix of primary care and urgent care practice. A portion of a work day is provided for administration and scholarly activities. The expected work week for this position will be flexible with rotating Saturdays and some of the weekday hours would be one evening per week and occasional weekend commensurate with shared call schedule. Will also be expected to participate in continuing education, professional and faculty development, and scholarship as directed by his/her department.   Compensation for the position will include a University base salary and a clinical incentive system based on the success and productivity of the practice, as well as personal initiative.

Provides clinical care to Retina and Vitreo-retinal patients of the University Hospital and Clinics, affiliated hospitals and clinics, and approved satellite locations; engaging in public service through consultative activities with non-university groups as approved by Department Chair; providing staffing to residents seeing Retina and Vitreoretinal patients; teaching residents and house staff about vitreoretinal diseases; and performing research relevant to vitreoretinal medicine; providing clinical and/or research supervision for ophthalmology residents and fellows.  May include activity in satellite locations.

The provider will be involved in eight half days with direct patient care, and the supervision of students and other university learners at the Cascades East Family Medicine Center. A half of a work day is provided for administration and a half of a work day is provided for scholarly activities. The expected work week for this position will be flexible with rotating Saturdays and some of the weekday hours would be in the evening. Responsible for: - Having a strong commitment to developing the practice into a vibrant clinical and academic operation, which is successful from both a professional and business point of view - Participating in continuing education, professional and faculty development and scholarship - Working collaboratively with full and part time faculty to maintain an active practice - 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 - Documenting using the electronic health record and maintaining complete and timely patient care documentation consistent with OHSU and Cascade East Family Medicine Center and Sky Lakes Medical Center policies and procedures - Being available for teaching activities Compensation for the position will be commensurate with experience and other rural practice sites.

Animal handling of rodents.   Multi-electrode array recordings from the ex-vivo mammalian retina. Presentation of their research at multi-PI meetings and research conferences. Data analysis and manuscript preparation.

The Histotechnologist will perform various histological lab duties and techniques such as preparing tissue blocks, routine H&E and special staining, coverslipping, making solutions, routine equipment maintenance, processing and embedding tissues from nonhuman primates and other laboratory animal species. The Histotechnolgist will consult with research and pathology staff to perform requests that meet the specific aims of each project, plan experiments independently or under the direction of the core director. The successful applicant will be provided with the necessary training in the operations of the lab, plus advance training in immunohistochemistry (IHC), next generation in-situ hybridization (ISH) and quantitative tissue analysis for IHC and ISH. The position requires general knowledge of universal precautions and willingness to work with Biosafety Level-2 agents and potentially hazardous chemical agents. The successful applicant will also be required to take on some administrative, training and supervisory responsibilities in the lab.

This position will organize, supervise, and perform laboratory work assisting a research program in support of ongoing vaccine and therapeutic development and testing. This position requires established expertise and perspective in real-time solving of logistical and procedural problems for the team, in the daily throughput of a highly-diverse array of fresh, biohazardous clinical specimens.  Lower-level responsibilities include performing standardized and routine procedures and tests, coordination with team members and other groups, collecting, analyzing, and reporting data as well as ensuring that laboratory is in working condition. The higher level responsibilities of this position include managing laboratory operations and equipment’s, assisting in the hiring, training, and subsequent supervision of junior technical staff; managing the daily logistics and fresh sample throughput of the group; developing or refining of new assays; authoring of Standard Operating Procedures for group methods; oversight of the Lab’s biohazardous materials shipment program; management of specific projects, as assigned; and the quality control and pooling of data for upward reporting.   The research responsibilities of this position include management of specific projects, performing standardized and routine procedures and tests, coordination with team members and other groups, collecting, analyzing, and reporting data.

Located in the Trautmann lab within the Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute at OHSU. Post-Doctoral scholars will be expected to perform research consistent with the goals of an OHSU principal investigator (PI), Lydie Trautmann, requiring specialized or technological expertise including: - Performs contemporary and emerging technologies to analyze in human T cell immunology (human and non human primate), and developing new tools in cellular biology, immunology, neuroimmunology and virology. - Analyze, interpret and prepare data for presentations at scientific meetings and for publication in scientific journals. Post-Doctoral scholars will participate in a significant research program or multiple large programs of high visibility. Collaborates with stakeholders on developing and performing research. Data analysis and interpretation, preparation of manuscripts, and presentations. Oversee and train up to three employees within the lab. Additional duties as assigned.

The primary function of the Geriatric Psychiatrist is to provide direct clinical care in the inpatient setting to geriatric patients on an as needed basis. Moonlight with us and provide comprehensive inpatient mental health treatment in a positive and supportive environment.   This position is located at a newly redesigned Geriatric Psychiatry Clinic at Tuality Hospital in Hillsboro, Oregon an acute psychiatric facility serving patients age 60 and older.   As an OHSU employee, you will find additional opportunities to teach and mentor residents and fellows, participate in regular Grand Rounds presentations (1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit), explore opportunities to serve with the Unity Center for Behavioral Health and collaborate with a host of engaged faculty, staff and educators.

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 reports to (supervisor):  Director of Russell Street Clinic, Dr. Beverlee Cutler The duties of this position include: This position is under the supervision of the Director of the Russell Street Clinic. The position is an on-call position to fill in for dentists on vacation or when extra providers are needed.  The duties of this position are in support of the missions, goals and objects of OHSU and the School of Dentistry and include:  Providing general dentistry assessments and treatment to patients at the Russell Street Dental Clinic, including routine and urgent care; participation in the education of residents and dental students. Specific responsibilities will focus on providing direct patient care, clinical teaching at the graduate and predoctoral level, participating in dental research (including clinical research), participating in strategic planning activities. The general pattern of working hours corresponds with scheduled clinic hours, Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4 pm.  Deviations from this pattern may be necessary at times.

This position will lead a growing program of malaria immunology and vaccine development that spans in vitro, mouse and non-human primate models at the Vaccine & Gene Therapy Institute and Oregon National Primate Research Center. The successful candidate will have experience in planning, managing, and executing the research needs of complex, collaborative projects. In addition to this oversight of the project, additional duties include managing and/or performing the laboratory procedures associated with the study, as well as data entry, statistical analysis, and reporting of findings in both written and oral formats. The successful candidate will also assist in grant writing, grant management, and publication of results.

The Research Assistant 2 consults with research and pathology staff to perform requests that meet the specific aims of each project. Laboratory duties, including labeling and filing slides and cassettes, accessioning samples, data entry, preparing tissue blocks, routine H&E and special staining, coverslipping, making solutions, routine equipment maintenance, processing and embedding tissues from nonhuman primates and other laboratory animal species. The successful applicant will also be trained in immunohistochemistry (IHC), next generation in-situ hybridization (ISH) and advance tissue analysis for IHC and ISH. The position requires general knowledge of universal precautions and willingness to work with Biosafety Level-2 agents and potentially hazardous chemical agents.

It is anticipated that the position will be made up of the following components: 80% Clinical FTE; 20% academic FTE. This position reports to (supervisor): Arthur Hung, MD, Interim Chair, Department of Radiation Medicine.   The duties of this position include:  - Serving as an attending physician at OHSU, Portland VAMC, Beaverton Knight Cancer Institute - Teaching medical students, house staff, and fellows - Attending OHSU weekly Chart Rounds (by conference call) & neuro-oncology tumor board - Attending quarterly M & M conference - 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 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 - Participating in and complying with the OHSU Faculty Practice Plan (“FPP”) - 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 - Complying with: - all applicable laws and regulations relating to the practice of medicine and the billing of clinical services, - all standards and requirements of any applicable contract for patient care services, - all requirements of any lease of clinical space occupied or used by a Clinician; - the directives of the Department Chair; and - any additional terms and conditions of employment specifically contained in Exhibit A of the “Clinical Terms and Conditions” agreement - Participating in committees and performing administrative tasks as requested by, and to comply with the directives of, the FPP Board of Directors and the Department Chair.

The Department of Radiation Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University is seeking a board certified medical physicist for a faculty position. This appointee will join our team of currently 11 physicists and 9 dosimetrists. The candidate is expected to contribute to the research and educational missions of the Department and School of Medicine.   Under the general supervision of the Chief of Physics (or the interim Chief of Physics), the appointee would provide technical expertise in the areas of patient treatment planning, therapy machine/radioactive sources calibration, radiation safety, and new technology research and implementation. The appointee must have a strong clinical background as well as strong interest in having a career as an academic medical physicist. Educational responsibilities include the clinical medical physics residency program, developing and teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, and supervising MS and PhD students’ research and dissertations.

- Research fellows are strongly supported in their professional development by a mentoring team that provides guidance on career trajectory. - Duties will include animal and bench experiments, data analysis, and writing and presenting the results. - Salary and rank are commensurate with education, skills, and experience. - OHSU community and the Oregon community at large, seek to foster an environment free of discrimination, harassment and inequity for employees, students, patients and visitors. We value equity, respect for all, access, inclusion and integrity.   

This position will lead an established program of HIV cure via stem cell transplantation in a pre-clinical macaque model at the Vaccine & Gene Therapy Institute and Oregon National Primate Research Center. The successful candidate will have experience in planning, managing, and executing the clinical and research needs of complex projects. In addition to this oversight of the project, additional duties include managing and/or performing the laboratory procedures associated with the study, as well as data entry, statistical analysis, and reporting of findings in both written and oral formats. The successful candidate will also assist in grant writing, grant management, and publication of results.

• Clinical. The candidate is expected to have proficiency in abdominal wall reconstruction, complex hernia repair, fistulas, and have experience with advanced endoscopic therapies. Interest in nutritional studies a plus. The Division Head of General Surgery will assign the clinical schedule. Typical clinical responsibilities include 1-2 days in clinic and scheduled OR time throughout the week and can include occasional weekends. This position will also be expected to take call, as assigned, with other faculty on nights, weekends, and holidays. OHSU has affiliate partners within the Northern Oregon region and there may be an opportunity for performing surgeries in those locations on a limited basis. • 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 ongoing support in line with other faculty and Division needs. There may be opportunities to collaborate with other department faculty on research projects that may be of interest. • 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 Picker Lab is recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow to join a growing research group focused on immunology, virology and HIV cure research using the NHP model. Our lab, affiliated with both the OHSU Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute (VGTI) and the Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONPRC), is found on the tree-lined OHSU West Campus, in the Portland suburbs, conveniently located near US-26 and MAX light rail.   Current research projects include HIV persistence, HIV cure strategies, enhancing immune function (vaccines, immune, checkpoint blockade, engineered T cells, etc), preclinical drug development and the effect of aging on the immune system.  This work is fundamentally collaborative and includes partnerships with world-class researchers both within OHSU and across the country.