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Location: PORTLAND, WA
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Job Type: Part Time

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               <td align="left"><font style="font-size: 100%;">Postdoctoral Fellow<BR> <BR>Department Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONPRC)<BR> <BR>Location ONPRC<BR> <BR>Work Unit Description <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR>Work Schedule, Hours, FTE, Salary Range <BR> <BR> <BR>* FTE: 1.0<BR>* Salary range: Commensurate with experience<BR>* Location: OHSU West Campus, ONPRC, Beaverton, OR<BR><BR> <BR>Functions/Duties of Position <BR> <BR> <BR>This position will perform studies in support of gene transfer/gene therapy in the non-human primate.<BR>Key duties include (but not limited to):<BR>* Perform MRI and stereotaxic brain surgery with assistance from the PI<BR>* Conduct behavioral analyses of non-human primate motor and cognitive behavior, assist in necropsy and tissue harvesting<BR>* Conduct histological and molecular analyses of non-human primate brain tissues including immunohistochemisrty, immunofluorescence, RNA/DNA/protein extraction, PCR, quantitative PCR, western blot analysis, in situ hybridization<BR>* Performs data collection, data analysis (including statistics), figure preparation, as well as grant and manuscript preparation<BR>* Participation in laboratory meetings, data presentations, journal clubs and travel to national meetings to present key findings<BR> <BR>Job Requirements <BR> <BR> <BR>Required:<BR>* Ph.D. in Behavioral Neuroscience, Neuroscience, Physiology, or related field<BR>* Familiarity with rodent and non-human primate neuroanatomy and models of Huntington's disease<BR>* Previous experience with rodent or non-human primate stereotaxic surgery and behavioral assays of motor and cognitive function<BR>* Ability to work closely with non-human primates<BR>* Previous experience with immunohistochemistry, PCR, QPCR and western blotting<BR>* Previous experience with light and confocal microscopy<BR>* Ability to communicate effectively, including use and meaning of scientific terminology, in both written and oral formats<BR>* Ability to work both independently and in a small group setting, and one-on-one with collaborators in a positive and productive manner, and to work efficiently and skillfully with a variety of diverse staff and collaborators<BR>* Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Graph Pad Prism and Reference Manager software<BR>* Demonstrated independence and competence to perform data management and analysis of research finding, including use of spreadsheets, graphics and statistical programs<BR>* Ability to prioritize work demands, and coordinate research protocols with other staff<BR>* Organizational skills and careful attention to details to satisfactorily perform job duties<BR>* Laboratory management and quality control skills<BR>* Time management skills sufficient to prioritize work demands, and to coordinate and document research and work protocols with other staff<BR>* High level of self-motivation and integrity<BR>Preferred:<BR>* Skilled in working with rodent and non-human primates (surgery, behavior,necropsy)<BR>* Familiarity with magnetic resonance imaging<BR>* Proficiency in light and confocal microscopy and un-biased stereology<BR>* Ability to conduct independent and collaborative rese                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    </font></td>
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