Research Associate II- Spring 2019

RA II positions have been filled.

Postdoc positions:

Postdoc positions are currently available (April 2021)

Job Summary:

Two full-time (1.0FTE) positions for a junior level PhD post-doctoral researcher are open in the Nechiporuk lab at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, OR. These positions will provide a mechanism for the hired individual to develop into a successful independent researcher in the fields of cell and developmental biology. The Nechiporuk lab uses zebrafish as a model system to study mechanisms of the peripheral sensory system development and function. The hired individual will use variety of modern approaches, including transgenesis, CRISPR-based genome editing, single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq), and live imaging, to dissect intracellular processes that drive axon growth, neurotrophin signaling, and collective cell migration during development and disease. Successful candidates are expected to have a published record of accomplishment appropriate to level, and good written and oral communication skills. Experience in model organism biology, cloning, molecular biology of DNA/RNA/protein, microscopy, CRISPR, complex genetics, bioinformatics is a plus.

Salary and Benefits: The hiring salary for this position is set according to NIH guidelines. Benefits include medical and dental insurance as well as retirement benefits.

Minimum Qualifications: PhD in life sciences such as genetics, anatomy, biology, biochemistry, or related field

please inquire with

    Alex Nechiporuk, Ph.D.
    Associate Professor
    Dept. of Cell , Developmental & Cancer Biology
    Oregon Health & Science University
    Portland, OR 97239
    email: nechipor@ohsu.edu
    tel. 503-494-8995

Graduate student positions:

At this time, we are accepting rotation students.

How to apply:
Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three references to
    Alex Nechiporuk, Ph.D.
    Associate Professor
    Dept. of Cell , Developmental & Cancer Biology
    Oregon Health & Science University
    Portland, OR 97239
    email: nechipor@ohsu.edu
    tel. 503-494-8995