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This position oversees scientific and preclinical grants in mechanisms of stroke in white matter (WM) as a function of age. This requires management and coordination of a multidisciplinary team including neuroscientists and imaging scientists. Epigenetic regulation of post-injury recovery and preconditioning of brain against injury are the main areas of focus. The candidate will participate in high impact research at the intersection of experimental neuroscience, neuroimaging and clinical translation.

Oversight of experimental design, data collection and analysis will be required. Summation of research data for publication and grant submission will also be a requirement for this position. Responsibilities include learning and performing in vitro and in vivo stroke models, electrophysiology experiments, and protein assays and biochemical experiments, and processing tissue samples for imaging, including live and fix specimens, generating data utilized for both grant and publication applications. The successful candidate will also participate in academic development, hypothesis generation, experimental planning, data interpretation; training and coaching students and junior staff; and grant and publication writing.

The candidate will have the opportunity to learn experimental approaches in our lab such as optic nerve and corpus callosum slice models, employing electrophysiological recordings, and advanced microscopy techniques such as confocal, two-photon microscopy and 3D electron microscopy. A high level of engagement in these projects, including the ability to provide pivotal conceptual and technical input, is essential.

Extensive knowledge of rodent physiology and pharmacology, small animal handling, IACUC compliance, grant and publication preparation, rodent animal surgery, mitochondrial functional assay, excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to function in a dynamic team-based environment is essential. Extensive experience in image analysis, statistics and project management are highly desired.

Function/Duties of Position

Experimental Support and Data Management:

• Organize and support the scientific efforts of the research team for all grants, and lead weekly meetings where team members provide updates on projects.
• Provide functional guidance for operations and staff. Serve as a mentor to junior staff.
• Identify and address operational gaps that result in stalled scientific progress.
• Direct efforts of personnel in accordance with priorities set by PI.
• Maintain timeline for grants, publications, and new funding opportunities.
• Assist in the dissemination of the team's research findings to the scientific community by monitoring the progress of publications and presentations.
• Oversee compliance with the regulations and guidelines (e.g., OHSU IRB, NIH, and all other state, federal, and institutional regulatory agencies)
• Manage IACUC protocols related to experimental studies.
• Monitor laboratory expenditures and budget, and schedule quarterly meetings with department financial personnel to discuss projections and reassess budget.

Grant Submission and Publication:

• Assist in the collection and organization of data for grant and publication submissions
• Maintain timeline for grants, publications, and new funding opportunities
• Prepare presentations for national and international platforms.

Basic Science Lab Work:

• Trained to perform in vitro and in vivo stroke models
• Trained to perform electrophysiology experiments
• Processes tissue samples for imaging, including live and fix specimens
• Perform protein assays and biochemical experiments
• Acquisition and processing of data
• Demonstrates creativity and problem solving ability
• Assist with animal experiments as necessary to move studies forwar
• Perform animal husbandry duties and colony management as necessary

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Number of employees this position supervise: Indirect (3-4)

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Master's degree in relevant field and 3 years of relevant work experience OR
• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant work experience.

Experience:

• Research Associate responsibilities on research projects.

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

• Some experience in rodent surgery and in-vivo imaging.
• Experience in scientific writing/grant submissions, and experience in collection, statistical analysis, and summation of scientific data.

Compliance:

• Code of conduct
• Respect in the workplace
• Applicable policies, procedures and agreements related to position, department or OHSU as a whole

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in project management.

All are welcome