Postdoctoral Fellow

Job Listing ID:

4477189

Job Title:

Postdoctoral Fellow 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 Fellow US-OR-Portland Requisition ID:

2023-23651

Position Category:

Research

Job Type:

Postdoctoral

Position Type:

Regular Full-Time

Posting Department:

Vollum Institute

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, flexible with some evenings/weekends as experiments demand.

Posting Hours:

9:00am•5:00pm

HR Mission:

Research

Drug Testable:

No 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. This position is full-time postdoctoral level (PhD in neuroscience or biophysics). The responsibilities are to conduct research exploring the molecular and cellular mechanisms of synaptic transmission between neurons using electrophysiology and/or calcium imaging. The candidate will be involved in planning, executing, and analyzing experiments for independent research project(s) using electrophysiology, molecular, cellular, circuit and live imaging approaches in the mammalian brain. Function/Duties of Position This position is full-time postdoctoral level (PhD in neuroscience or biophysics) in the von Gersdorff lab in the Vollum Institute. Planning, executing, and analyzing experiments for independent research project(s) using electrophysiology, molecular, cellular, and live imaging and computational approaches in the retina and/or CNS. 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. Preparing fellowship applications. Traveling to national and international meetings to present on findings. Helping to mentor and train junior members of the laboratory. Required Qualifications Ph.D. in relevant field of study (Neuroscience and/or Biophysics or Computational Physics) Direct experience in studies of neurons, synapses and/or brain circuits. Knowledge and experience with computational and cellular techniques. Experience with manuscript preparation and writing skills for individual projects and stati 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