Postdoctoral Scholar

Job Listing ID:

4449770

Job Title:

Postdoctoral Scholar Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Portland

Date Posted:

03/10/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

40

Shift:

Day Shift Duration of Job:

Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

Postdoctoral Scholar US-OR-Portland Requisition ID:

2025-37490

Position Category:

Postdoctoral

Job Type:

Postdoctoral

Posting Department:

Department of Pediatrics

Posting Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience, education and internal equity.

Minimum:

$66,932.32

Posting FTE:

1.00

Posting Schedule:

Hybrid, with required in-person times throughout the week on the OHSU Marquam Hill campus. Travel may be required to off-site research locations.

Posting Hours:

This position is Monday thru Friday during workday hours.

HR Mission:

School of Medicine

Drug Testable:

NoFunction/Duties of Position The Department of Pediatrics is looking for a senior Postdoctoral Scholar to join Dr. Juan Piantino's lab within the Pap'½ Family Pediatric Research Institute, Neuroscience Section. Our research focuses on the biological mechanisms linking sleep disturbances to cognitive function and recovery from brain injury in humans. Specifically, we focus on the glymphatic pathway as a mediator between poor sleep and recovery from concussion in young individuals. Our lab has pioneered the use of non-invasive neuroimaging techniques to assess glymphatic function in humans, in healthy conditions and following traumatic brain injury. We currently have funding from the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense to conduct large longitudinal studies on sleep and concussion in young adults. The person joining the lab will be tasked with analyzing biomarker data and disseminating our findings via publications and presentations at scientific meetings. The candidate will also be tasked with supervising a team of research assistants, biostatisticians, imaging analysts, and lab personnel. Prior experience leading a research team is preferred but not mandatory. Required Qualifications PhD in Neuroscience or related field. Experience collecting and analyzing biomarker data. Background in biomarkers, neuroimaging, traumatic brain injuries, and sleep. Strong independent writing and speaking skills. Excellent communication skills. Proficiency in statistical software packages (e.g., Stata) and neuroimaging software (e.g., FreeSurfer).

Preferred Qualifications Management skills:

the candidate has led a scientific team in the past. Understanding of biostatistical models applied to longitudinal data analysis. Additional Details •Upload cover letter and resume. Please be sure to include months and years (MM/YYYY format) to the resume for jobs/work experience.•Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected vete Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Job Classification:

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Salary:

Not Provided Job Requirements

Experience Required:

 At least 1 year

Education Required:

High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Age:

N/A Gender:

N/A