Postdoctoral Scholar - Open Pool - Human Performance Alliance Moonshot

Postdoctoral Scholar - Open Pool - Human Performance Alliance Moonshot

Job no: 529406
Work type: Faculty - Other
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Biology/Life Sciences, Research/Scientific/Grants, Engineering/Biomedical Engineering

Department: Knight Campus for Accelerated Science
Rank: Postdoctoral Scholar
Annual Basis: 12 Month
Review of Applications Begins
Applications will be reviewed as needs arise.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Complete applications must include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. In your cover letter, please describe the nature of your training and your interest with our research at the HPA (see https://accelerate.uoregon.edu/performance for information about our team and current grants).
Department Summary
The Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance at Oregon is a part of the Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact. The Knight Campus is a billion-dollar initiative designed to fast-track scientific discoveries and the process of turning those discoveries into innovations that improve the quality of life for people in Oregon, the nation and beyond. 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. Postdocs are limited duration, funding contingent appointments for one year with a possible annual renewal for up to two additional years. Postdocs conduct research under the direction of a Principal Investigator (PI) for the purpose of acquiring research training. The expectation is that the postdoc will conduct laboratory research, quantitative analysis, prepare manuscripts and grant applications, and present data and findings to internal and external audiences. The successful candidate will have the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds. This position will work on either the Regenerative Rehabilitation Moonshot program or the Innovation Hub program of the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance. https://humanperformancealliance.org/
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
  
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