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Thank you for your interest in working for the Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine at OHSU! We will post opportunities here as they become available.

Research Assistant 2

Description

Applicants will be expected to perform experiments involving dietary compounds and their effect on cancer prevention using cell lines, animal models or samples from human trials. Duties will include discussion of the experiments, implementation and presentation of results on a weekly basis. Applicant will be expected to spend a small portion of their time ordering and managing stocks of supplies in the lab. Very well organized, good note taker, ability to present in a concise and clear manner, fast learner and ability to work independently are a must. Participation and presentation of work at national and international meetings could be offered. Ability to manage other people is a plus. Applicants with previous experience in the field are preferred.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree; knowledge of molecular biology techniques, such as Northern, Western blot, PCR, Tissue culture, plasmid and DNA preparation; very well organized, good note taker, ability to present in a concise and clear manner, fast learner and ability to work independently are a must. Preferred: Two years working in a research lab; experience handling small rodents; ability to manage other people; previous experience in the field.

Schedule and Salary Range

1.0 FTE; Salary Range: $26,400-32,000/year; Location: Center for Health and Healing, South Waterfront

How To Apply

Motivated and enthusiastic applicants should send CV and contacts (including phone number) of three (3) references electronically to thuillie@ohsu.edu; More info about the lab can be found at http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/research/centers-institutes/croet/faculty/profiles.cfm?facultyID=370

Posted 8/14/2009


Postdoctoral Trainee

Applications are now being considered for a postdoctoral trainee position in skin cancer prevention. Applicants with a PhD in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, nutrition, or equivalent, should apply to work in the cancer institute at OHSU to find specific effects of dietary nutrients on cancer prevention. The program mainly focuses on skin but is also involved in other epithelial cancers. The successful candidate should have experience in molecular techniques and animal work, excellent organizational skills, a good publishing track record, and eligibility to apply for national funding (US citizen or green card). Please send CV and the contact information for 3 referees to:

Philippe Thuillier
OHSU CHH14041
3303 SW Bonds Ave
Portland 97239
or thuillie@ohsu.edu

Qualifications
Required Qualifications: PhD in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology or nutrition or equivalent.

Schedule and Salary Range
1.0 FTE, Full time - approximately 40 hours/week. Salary: In accord with NIH postdoctoral stipend levels ($36,996 - $51,036 depending on experience).

Posted 3/18/2008