Postdoctoral Scholar

Job Listing ID:

4477227

Job Title:

Postdoctoral Scholar Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Portland

Date Posted:

04/22/2026

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:

2025-37346

Position Category:

Postdoctoral

Job Type:

Postdoctoral

Posting Department:

Vollum Institute•Gouaux Lab

Posting Salary Range:

$70,000•$86,091 per year, with offer based on experience, education and internal equity (HHMI postdoc salary scale)

Posting FTE:

1.00

Posting Schedule:

Monday•Friday with some evenings/weekends as experiments demand

Posting Hours:

9:00am•5:00pm, with some flexibility

HR Mission:

Research

Drug Testable:

No

LinkedIn Job Code:

#LI-ML1 Department Overview The Vollum Institute is a privately endowed research institute at Oregon Health & Science University dedicated to basic research that will lead to new treatments for neurological and psychiatric diseases. Vollum scientists have broad-ranging interests that coalesce around molecular neurobiology and cellular physiology. Their work has transformed the field of neuroscience and, in particular, have provided important advances in the study of synaptic transmission, neuronal development, neurotransmitter transporters, ion channels and the neurobiology of disease. Function/Duties of Position Planning, executing, and analyzing experiments for independent research project(s) using biochemical methods and single particle and tomographic cryo-EM methods to elucidate the structure(s) of the target molecule(s) and their organization. Manuscript preparation for individual projects and assisting other lab members with manuscripts as needed. Assisting the PI and other lab members with grant application (data acquisition, writing assistance, editing) as needed. Traveling to national and international meetings to present on findings. Helping to mentor and train junior members of the laboratory. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications PhD in biochemistry and biophysics. Experience with structural studies of biological molecules using cryo-EM, x-ray crystallography or NMR, in addition to complimentary biochemical studies. Knowledge of cryo-EM, x-ray crystallography, Linux or UNIX computer language, theories and practice, as well as skills related to recombinant DNA technology, protein expression and purification, and basic biochemical analysis, including SDS PAGE and protein chromatography. Preferred Qualifications In depth experience in single particle cryo-EM and experience with protein expression, purification and biochemical studies, as well as experience in writing manuscripts and preparing and giving presentations. Substantial experience in the publication of own work, as first author, in peer-reviewed publications. Knowledge and skills in the areas of electron microscopy, preparation of EM grids, use Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

PI283981259

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