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Location: PORTLAND, WA
Salary: $-
Job Type: Part Time

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               <td align="left"><font style="font-size: 100%;">Postdoctoral Researcher<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: $34,895-$50,832 annually - commensurate with experience<BR>* Location: OHSU West Campus, ONPRC, Beaverton, OR<BR> <BR>Functions/Duties of Position <BR> <BR> This position will participate in research involving the study of nicotinic and muscarinic signaling in normal lung and lung cancer with the objective of developing new therapies for lung cancer and lung disease. The Postdoctoral Researcher will use a variety of techniques which may include cell biology, molecular biology, transgenic and nude mouse models of lung cancer, micro-CT and luminescent imaging and virally-mediated gene transfer to determine which nicotinic and muscarinic receptors and accessory proteins contribute to the growth of lung cancer or the development of lung disease and identify the most promising targets for new therapies. This position also requires data collection, data analysis (including statistics), figure preparation, as well as grant and manuscript preparation. The position includes 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 Cellular or Molecular Biology, Physiology, Pharmacology, Neuroscience or related field<BR>* Experience in lung cancer, lung disease or lung physiology research or experience in nicotinic or muscarinic signaling and intracellular signaling mechanisms<BR>* Experience in cellular and molecular biology for gene expression and knockdown studies<BR>* Ability to blend multiple techniques to characterize signaling pathways from membrane receptors to kinase pathways to gene transcription and cell growth<BR>* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a variety of diverse staff, coworkers, investigators, and animal care staff<BR>* Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail and demonstrated ability to process large numbers of samples accurately<BR>* Capability of producing effective results and working efficiently within the time constraints of the position<BR>* Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to accurately perform research techniques<BR>* Ability to communicate effectively, in written, email, and oral formats<BR>* Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel<BR>* Ability to work independently, in a small group setting and one-on-one with collaborators<BR>* Ability to prioritize work demands, and coordinate and document research protocols with other staff<BR>Preferred:<BR>* Experience with nicotinic or muscarinic signaling<BR>* Experience with mouse models of lung cancer or lung disease<BR>* Experience with imaging techniques in mice<BR>* Experience with diverse cell culture models and techniques of gene expression<BR>* Ability to contribute to writing scientific papers and grant proposals<BR>* Ability to assist graduate student and research                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              </font></td>
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