Senior Research Assistant

Job Listing ID:

4460906

Job Title:

Senior Research Assistant Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Portland

Date Posted:

03/26/2026

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:

Senior Research Assistant US-OR-Portland Requisition ID:

2026-38490

Position Category:

Research

Job Type:

Research

Position Type:

Temporary Full-Time

Posting Department:

Vascular-Department of Surgery

Posting Salary Range:

$48,505.60•$75,254.40 per year with offer based on experience, education and internal equity

Posting FTE:

1.00

Posting Schedule:

Monday•Friday

Posting Hours:

8:30am•5:00pm

HR Mission:

School of Medicine

Drug Testable:

No Department Overview The Research Assistant supports clinical, translational, and outcomes-based research focused on genetic aortopathies and arteriopathies (e.g., Marfan syndrome, vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome). Under faculty supervision, the Research Assistant participates in structured research activities including clinical phenotyping, data abstraction, imaging and pathology review, literature synthesis, and manuscript development. The role emphasizes rigor, reproducibility, and scholarly development within an established research framework. This is a temporary position. Function/Duties of Position Clinical Data Abstraction & Phenotyping Perform detailed chart reviews using predefined data dictionaries Abstract demographics, genetic data, imaging findings, operative details, and outcomes Enter, validate, and maintain high-quality datasets in REDCap or equivalent platforms Imaging & Pathology Support Assist with structured review of vascular imaging (CT/MR angiography) under faculty guidance Participate in qualitative review of dermal biopsy TEM images for hypothesis generation Organize and curate representative images for figures, presentations, and manuscripts Ensure image handling complies with IRB and publication standards Literature Review & Evidence Synthesis Conduct focused literature searches across vascular surgery, genetics, and molecular biology Summarize key findings, gaps in knowledge, and areas of controversy Develop annotated bibliographies and evidence tables to support ongoing projects Manuscript & Scholarly Output Support Draft sections of manuscripts (e.g., methods, results summaries) based on established protocols Assist with figure legends, tables, and supplemental materials Participate in manuscript revision in response to faculty and peer feedback Contribute to abstract preparation for scientific meetings Research Operations & Team Collaboration Participate in scheduled research meetings and provide project updates Track assigned tasks, timelines, and deliverables Communicate effectivel Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

PI283320100

Job Classification:

Social Science Research Assistants 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