Postdoctoral Scholar - Open Pool - Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance at Oregon
Department
Department: Knight Campus
Rank
Rank: Postdoctoral Scholar
Annual Basis
Annual Basis: 12 Month
Review of Applications Begins
Review of Applications Begins
Special Instructions to Applicants
Along with your online application, please upload your current CV
Department Summary
The Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact is an ambitious initiative designed to fast-track scientific discoveries into innovations that improve the quality of life for people in Oregon, the nation, and the world. The campus creates the intellectual infrastructure to establish Oregon as a center for both research and development, making Oregon a place where companies can start up and grow. The Knight Campus will reshape the higher education landscape in Oregon by training the next generations of scientists, forging tighter ties with industry and entrepreneurs, and creating new educational opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students.
Position Summary
The Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance (HPA) at Oregon is seeking qualified applicants for its open postdoctoral scholar (postdoc) pool. As a postdoc, you will conduct research under the direction of a Principal Investigator (PI) for the purpose of acquiring research training. Your responsibilities will include conducting laboratory research, quantitative analysis, preparing manuscripts and grant applications, and presenting data and findings to internal and external audiences. In this position, you will have an opportunity to collaborate with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds.
Minimum Requirements
- Ph.D in bioengineering or relevant scientific field
- Experience in biomedical materials
- Experience with cell and tissue culture
Professional Competencies
- Quantitative skills as evidenced by publication record
- Analytic skills
- Research and laboratory skills and experience
- Organizational skills
- Strong team ethic
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Highly recommended by scientists in the candidate’s field of study
- Expertise in one of the following areas: Environmental or Performance Physiology, Machine Learning, Motion Analysis, Multiscale Modeling, Musculoskeletal Modeling, Wearable Sensors
Benefits
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit our website.
Equal Opportunity
The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please email us or call 541-346-5112.