Postdoctoral Scholar

Job Listing ID:

4496418

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:

2024-30204

Position Category:

Postdoctoral

Job Type:

Postdoctoral

Position Type:

Regular Full-Time

Posting Department:

School of Dentistry, Research•Dr. Momeni's Lab

Posting Salary Range:

$66,932•$81,282 per year with offer based on experience, education and internal equity

Posting FTE:

1.00

Posting Schedule:

Monday•Friday

Posting Hours:

8:00am•5:00pm

HR Mission:

Academics

Drug Testable:

No Department Overview The School of Dentistry shares the mission of the Oregon Health & Science University to provide educational programs, basic and clinical research, and high quality care and community programs. We strive to foster an environment of mutual respect where the free exchange of ideas can flourish. The dental school prepares graduates in general dentistry and the dental specialties to deliver compassionate and ethical oro-facial health care. Read more about the

School of Dentistry:

OHSU School of Dentistry Function/Duties of Position The successful candidate will work independently to investigate the molecular mechanisms that support health associated polymicrobial communities. He/she will be responsible for most of the planning, implementation, and data interpretation associated with his/her research. Thus, the candidate will be expected to work independently with attention to detail and strong record-keeping. The goal is to understand how the oral flora interacts and lead to early childhood caries disease development. This includes intra, inter microbial and potentially host interactions. Typical laboratory techniques often require expertise with gene expression analysis, targeted mutagenesis, microscopy, bacterial community analysis, and multiple `omics analysis. Demonstrable experience with streptococcoal genetics and rodent animal models as well as these techniques is preferred. As a postdoctoral scholar, the candidate may also be involved with the training and supervision of students and junior staff as well as play an integral role in the management and supply ordering for the laboratory. Assistance with the development and preparation of grants/manuscripts will also be expected. Required Qualifications Doctorate degree in (genetics, biochemistry/molecular biology, microbiology, immunology, or another relevant field) Demonstrable experience with some or all of the following: bacterial genetics, protein chemistry, proteomics, DNA/ RNA purification/analysis, gene expression/transcriptomics, bacterial community analysis, cell culture Grant writing or Manuscript preparation experience Planning, implementation, and data interpretation experience Excellent oral and written communication skills Organiztional and time management s Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Job Classification:

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Compensation

Salary:

Not Provided Job Requirements

Experience Required:

 At least 1 year

Education Required:

High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Age:

N/A Gender:

N/A