Postdoctoral Scholar - Open Pool

Postdoctoral Scholar - Open Pool Department: Knight Campus Rank: Postdoctoral Scholar Annual Basis: 12 Month Review of Applications Begins Applications will be reviewed as needs arise Department Summary The Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact is anambitious initiative designed to fast-track scientific discoveriesinto innovations that improve the quality of life for people inOregon, the nation, and the world. The campus creates theintellectual infrastructure to establish Oregon as a center forboth research and development, making Oregon a place wherecompanies can start up and grow. The Knight Campus is reshaping thehigher education landscape in Oregon by training the nextgenerations of scientists, forging tighter ties with industry andentrepreneurs, and creating new educational opportunities forgraduate and undergraduate students. Position Summary The Knight Campus is seeking qualified applicants for its openpostdoctoral scholar (postdoc) pool. If you're looking to enhanceyour professional skills and research independence, we encourageyou to apply! Postdocs in the Knight Campus conduct laboratoryresearch and quantitative analysis; prepare manuscripts and grantapplications; and present data and findings to internal andexternal audiences. Successful candidates will have the ability tocollaborate with faculty, staff, and students from a variety ofdiverse backgrounds. Postdocs are limited duration, fundingcontingent appointments for one year with a possible annual renewalfor up to two additional years. Minimum Requirements PhD in bioengineering, biochemistry, biology, human physiology, biophysics, physics, chemistry, chemical engineering or relateddisciplines One year of lab experience Professional Competencies Effective communication skills Analytic skills Organizational skills and attention to detail Strong team ethic Preferred Qualifications Strong academic record All offers of employment are contingent upon successfulcompletion of a background check. The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefitspackage to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information aboutbenefits, visit ourwebsite. The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institutioncommitted to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americanswith Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualifiedindividuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of anyprotected status, including veteran and disability status. TheUniversity is committed to providing reasonable accommodations toapplicants and employees with disabilities. To request anaccommodation in connection with the application process, pleaseemail us or call541-346-5112. UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genderexpression, pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions),age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (includingfamily medical history), ancestry, familial status, citizenship, service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and statelaw), veteran status, expunged juvenile record, and/or the use ofleave protected by state or federal law in all programs, activitiesand employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicablelaws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy.Questions may be referred to the Office of Equal Opportunity andAccess. Contact information, related policies, and complaintprocedures are listedhere. In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon preparesan annual report on campus security and fire safety programs andservices. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report isavailable online. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Oregon