Postdoctoral Scholar - Benoit Lab

About the role

The Postdoctoral Scholar will lead the synthesis of multifunctional materials, perform mechanistic biological studies, and contribute to high-impact publications and proposals; will conduct data analysis and collaborate on reporting findings and discoveries in written and verbal form; and will manage, maintain and provide technical expertise for Benoit lab equipment, protocols, and programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the synthesis of multifunctional materials
• Perform mechanistic biological studies
• Contribute to high-impact publications and proposals
• Conduct data analysis
• Collaborate on reporting findings and discoveries in written and verbal form
• Manage, maintain and provide technical expertise for Benoit lab equipment, protocols, and programs

Requirements

• Ph.D. in chemistry, biology, engineering, or similar field
• Laboratory experience in bioengineering or related field in a university setting
• Evidence of past productivity

Qualifications

• Effective communications skills

Skills

• Technical, research and/or analytic experience in a university or corporate setting as an intern or an employee
• Experience with grant writing
• Small animal surgical experience
• Expertise with musculoskeletal regeneration/biology and analysis of healing (histology, biomechanics, flow cytometry, live animal imaging)

Benefits

The University of Oregon provides a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $57,000 to $85,000 annually.

Schedule

The position is full-time and is expected to be reviewed annually.