POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR

OHSU Casey Eye Institute is a premier academic medical center providing eye care for adults and children in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. We treat eye conditions from the most straightforward to the most complex, and offer expert care in all ophthalmology specialties.

 

OHSU Casey Eye Institute has one of the top ophthalmic research programs in the country. Our scientists and clinicians have worked together to perform research studies that have revolutionized the practice of ophthalmology, and we continue to explore, innovate, and find new treatments for eye disease. OHSU Casey Eye Institute's faculty are responsible for many of the most recent advances in ophthalmology, which have revolutionized the diagnosis and treatment of many ophthalmic conditions. Advances in optical coherence tomography, ophthalmic informatics, corneal refractive, retina and pediatric eye care have been pioneered at Casey.

 

This is a postdoctoral research fellow position in the Sivyer laboratory at the Casey Eye Institute. The researcher will work within a highly collaborative team on a project examining glaucomatous synaptic dysfunction in non-human primate retina. This NIH funded project is in collaboration with Dr. Yvonne Ou at UCSF and Dr. Brad Fortune, Devers Eye Institute. We aim to use advanced electrophysiological, immunohistochemical, RNAscope, and spatial transcriptomics to identify functional and gene expression changes in early experimental glaucoma. The researcher is expected to have experience in neuroscience, a background in glaucoma research and an interest in learning the techniques described above. Programming and data analysis experience is valued highly and applicants are expected to be able to work well within team science settings across multi lab collaborations. The applicant must have a PhD or equivalent degree in biological sciences, preferably neuroscience. Diversity is highly valued at OHSU and within the Sivyer laboratory. Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply.

• Live tissue dissection, confocal microscopy, spatial transcriptomics.   
• Electrophysiology and data analysis.
• Presentation of their research at multi-PI meetings and research conferences.
• Data analysis and manuscript preparation.

Ph.D. in Neuroscience or biomedical sciences.

 

Neuroscience laboratory, data analysis, patch-clamping, and some coding experience.

 

Must be creative, motivated, and enjoy working independently as well as in a collaborative environment.  Must also have excellent communication skills, ability to manage competing priorities, and ability to meet deadlines.  Ability to work independently; willingness to serve as a positive and professional role model.  Must have demonstrated a record of reliable attendance, punctuality and proven successful performance in past and present.

Neuroscience or glaucoma laboratory experience preferred. 

Oregon 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.

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