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Form of workOverview: The Cancer Early Detection Advanced Research (CEDAR) center is a collaborative institution within the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute. The Knight Cancer Institute, known as one of the pioneers in personalized cancer medicine, is an international leader in research and cancer treatment. At CEDAR our mission is to detect and stop lethal cancers at the earliest stage because early detection saves lives. This is an ambitious goal, one that requires novelty, creativity, and innovation. We are comprised of biologists, chemists, biomedical engineers, computationalists, and clinicians conducting groundbreaking translational cancer research to help people maintain a high quality of life and reduce cancer mortality, to create a global early detection community, and to have a positive impact on the Oregon economy.
Our Commitment to Diversity: CEDAR is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. We are dedicated to promoting inclusion and multiculturalism by having outstanding researchers of diverse backgrounds work together on multiple projects. We encourage high-risk, high-reward research projects because defeating cancer requires out-of-the-box thinking and new perspectives. Our research is milestone driven to ensure that each project is fulfilling its stated goals.
Every Knight Cancer employee is expected to embody our guiding principles:
- We act BOLDLY-Breakthroughs require pushing the boundaries of science, exploring new frontiers, and thinking differently
- We SUPPORT each other-Respect leads to trust, which leads to excellence
- We work as a CONNECTED team-We must leverage our collective brain power to conquer cancer because no one individual can do it alone
CEDAR is currently hiring for a highly motivated scientist to work on applications of Advanced Spectroscopic & Microscopic Analysis of Biological Tissues, Cells and Biomolecules
- Microscopy / spectroscopy techniques. Significant expertise / familiarity to independently work with all or most of the following techniques; Spatial omics, Super-resolution microscopy, Single-molecule spectroscopy, Protein sequencing, DNA sequencing.
- Sample preparation for microscopy / spectroscopy techniques listed above. Perform sample prep for microscopy / spectroscopy experiments, using techniques from molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry and surface science.
- Data Analysis, of results from microscopy techniques listed above: process data, analyze / interpret data, prepare and deliver results and conclusions in written reports and oral presentations.
- Familiarity / expertise with maintenance and operation of spectrometer and microscope equipment
- Be a domain expert / thought leader in photochemical and photophysical sciences. Have fundamental understanding of theory and practice of photochemical / photophysical sciences, including ultrafast kinetics and single-molecule applications. Have expertise in absorbance, fluorescence, luminescence, fluorescence lifetime and related spectroscopies. Have sufficient domain expertise to be a general resource to help others in CEDAR.
As an Associate Scientist -Scientist you will have deep scientific expertise and expertise in the practice of team science. With guidance from CEDAR Leadership and the CEDAR Review Committee, you will develop, work on, and oversee CEDAR-funded cancer early detection research projects. This includes independently and collaboratively developing research proposals and managing and contributing to research project teams, determining the most suitable methods to be used, interpreting and performing complex data analysis on experimental results, and drawing conclusions. You will maintain a high level of professional expertise and as needed develop innovative techniques and experimental systems to meet research program goals. In addition, you will independently and collaboratively prepare research findings for presentation at scientific meetings and conferences and manuscripts for publication, prepare research project proposals for review and progress reports on funded projects, and develop and implement procedures and systems to maximize the organization and efficiency of projects. You will mentor and train staff, trainees, and team members, and develop and foster relationships with partners in academia and in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industries.
Required Qualifications- Doctoral degree in relevant field and 5+ years of relevant post-doctoral work experience
- Those with Doctoral degree in relevant field and 3+ years of relevant post-doctoral work experience will be considered at the Assistant Staff Scientist level
- Advanced Spectroscopic & Microscopic Analysis of Biological Tissues, Cells and Biomolecules
- Microscopy / spectroscopy techniques
- Sample preparation for microscopy / spectroscopy techniques listed above
- Data Analysis, of results from microscopy techniques listed above
- Familiarity / expertise with maintenance and operation of spectrometer and microscope equipment
- Be a domain expert / thought leader in photochemical and photophysical sciences
- Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team while being collaborative in resolving problems
- Strong publication or IP record
- Experience handling chemical and biologically hazardous materials
- Knowledge of policy and regulations applicable to the laboratory, including but not limited to safety, animal and radiation
- Technical proficiency, scientific creativity collaborative ability, and independent thinker
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with a high performing work group
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks at one time
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team while being collaborative in resolving problems
- Demonstrated ability to learn new and innovative processed quickly
- Ability to operate complex scientific equipment and develop and troubleshoot complex experimental protocols
- Ability to analyze short and long term project needs
- Three or more years in a research position, including supervisory and project management experience
- Expertise in applied biotechnology techniques relevant to early cancer detection, and in one of our focus areas: early detection technology, risk stratification, population health and prevention, prognosis assessment, and early therapeutics
- Expertise in early cancer detection, and in one of our focus areas: early detection technology, risk stratification, population health and prevention, prognosis assessment, and early therapeutics
Apply online. Please be sure to upload a Cover Letter and Resume/CV.
We offer a variety of benefits on top of joining a thriving organization:
- Medical, dental and vision coverage at no or low cost to employees
- Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents
- Several retirement plans to choose from with contributions from OHSU
- Up to 208 hours (equal to 25 full days) a year of paid time off
- 96 hours of sick leave a year (prorated for part-time employees)
- Commuter subsidies
- Tuition reimbursement
- Access to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefits
- Annual Raises
- Growth/Development Opportunities
- Employee discounts to local and major businesses
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All are welcomeOregon 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.Employment Type: OTHER
