Postdoctoral Scholar

Job Listing ID:

4496377

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:

2025-37003

Position Category:

Postdoctoral

Job Type:

Postdoctoral

Position Type:

Regular Full-Time

Posting Department:

SM. Molecular & Medical Genetics

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, occasional weekends

Posting Hours:

Variable, 8:00am•5:00pm, occasional evenings

HR Mission:

School of Medicine

Drug Testable:

No Department Overview A Postdoctoral Fellow position is available immediately in the laboratories of Dr. Brian J. O'Roak in the Department of Molecular & Medical Genetics (MMG). The focus of the position is on applying developmental neuroscience, genomic, and/or physiological techniques to novel models of mutations in key autism risk genes that function as transcription factors. Analyses will take place at multiple biologic levels including, molecular, cellular, synaptic, circuit, and (when relevant) behavioral studies. The candidate may utilize human in vitro models that leverage inducted pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, in vivo rodent models, or a combination of both. Highlights of Dr. O'Roak's past research successes include: pioneering trio-based exome sequencing in simplex autism and developing new technologies for rapid and economical targeted resequencing and variant function interrogation. Over the past decade, the lab has moved to developing key genetic resources in both iPS cells and rodents to model the impact of diverse mutations on transcription factor function (for example see Co et al., 2022). OHSU is a highly collaborative environment and fellows will have the opportunity to interact with a large and vibrant neuroscience community and clinical research programs focused on autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders. For the larger project, we have formed key collaborations within MMG and the Vollum Institute labs. Our outstanding research team includes labs with complementary expertise in genomics (O'Roak, Adey, Schaffer, MMG), genetic mouse models (Wright, Jackman, Vollum), stem cell models of neurodevelopmental disorders (Schaffer, O'Roak), single-cell technologies (Adey, O'Roak), and electrophysiology and mouse behavior (Jackman). While Dr. O'Roak will be the primary mentor for this position, there is the opportunity for co-mentorship with one of these other labs, depending on the candidate's interests. We anticipate five years of dedicated funding for this position and many of the needed genetic models have already been generated. Function/Duties of Position Participate in lab work and research projects as assigned. Develop innovative research projects and tools. Prepare results for publications, presentations, database, a 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