Postdoctoral Scholar

Job Listing ID:

4496403

Job Title:

Postdoctoral Scholar Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Portland

Date Posted:

05/22/2026

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:

2024-31036

Position Category:

Postdoctoral

Job Type:

Postdoctoral

Position Type:

Regular Full-Time

Posting Department:

Biomedical Engineering

Posting FTE:

1.00

Posting Hours:

8:00am 5:00pm with occasional evening and weekend work as needed

HR Mission:

School of Medicine

Drug Testable:

No Department Overview The Gibbs Laboratory in the Biomedical Engineering Department at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon, USA is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow with a strong background in synthetic organic chemistry to work on development of novel fluorophore technology to improve surgery. Our team is actively working towards the development of novel fluorophore technology to highlight both tissues to be resected (e.g., cancer) and tissues to be preserved (e.g., nerves) to improve surgical outcomes for patients using clinically translated fluorescence guided surgery technologies. We are looking for skilled, motivated synthetic chemists to join our multidisciplinary team to contribute to this highly translational project. Applicants must have a background in synthetic, organic chemistry. Applicants should submit a cover letter explaining their interests, a CV, and a list of references. The Gibbs laboratory is well support by the NIH and engages in a range of studies to develop novel fluorescence imaging to improve medicine. Portland is very bike friendly, scenic, and has a vibrant culture around music, coffee, beer, and food. The Pacific Ocean, Cascade mountains, and the Columbia gorge are all less than 90 minutes away. Function/Duties of Position Synthetic design and development of novel fluorophores to specifically highlight tissues in the body for fluorescence guided surgery. Attendance and presentation at lab meetings, contributions to publications as requested (writing, figures, data), contributions to applications for funding as requested (writing, figures, data). Presentations of successful research at one or more national or international meetings per year, as requested. Supervision of graduate or other students as requested. Required Qualifications PhD in chemistry Synthetic, organic chemistry Must have strong synthetic chemistry knowledge and design novel synthetic schemes. Must have excellent communication skills and work as part of a research team. Preferred Qualifications Experience with small molecule synthesis, particularly fluorophores. Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status 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