Postdoctoral Fellow Job in Portland, Oregon US

Postdoctoral Fellow

A Postdoctoral fellow position is available for immediate hiring in The Center for Spatial Systems Biomedicine and Biomedical Engineering Department at OHSU, Portland OR. We seek motivated individuals to develop super resolution, quantitative imaging microscopy to visualize receptor trafficking and signaling of single molecules in live cells (Fichter et al, PNAS, 2010; Long and Vu, Biophy J, 2010). The successful applicant will develop new methods: 1) to perform 2D and 3D tracking of fluorescent quantum dot nanoparticles in live cells and 2) to analyze complex spatiotemporal dynamic data obtained from such single molecule imaging experiments. Numerous opportunities are available for application of the developed technology to both fundamental and clinically-direct projects in the areas of spatial system biology in the areas of cancer and neurological disease. This position will involve interaction in team-collaborative projects composed of biologists and clinicians, physicists, as well as industry partners. Oregon Health Science University is a world-class biomedical research center that draws in students and researchers from across the country and around the world. The city of Portland is a culturally diverse place with beautiful landscapes and many fine restaurants. The Department of Biomedical Engineering is located in the south waterfront campus on the banks Willamette river, connected with excellent public transportation. Oregon Health Science University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Requirements Required: Recent (within last 2 years) Ph.D. Degree in biophysics/biomedical optics/biomedical engineering or related field Excellent communication skills with ability to follow verbal and written instructions and ability to organize and document research results accurately Ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines Documented evidence of ability to summarize research data for publication and presentations Preferred: Experience using cellular imaging data Experience with design of optical hardware/software Additional Details Apply here online or send the application to Dr. Tania Vu at vuta@ohsu.edu . Individuals who are interested in this position should send a cover letter, CV/resume, and three professional references with the application. For more information, please refer to the website of Vu laboratory and OHSU Center for Spatial Systems Biomedicine