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Postdoctoral Researcher
US-OR-Portland
Job ID: 2024-31549 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Postdoctoral Portland, OR (Waterfront)
Overview
CEDAR is currently seeking applicants to fill multiple postdoctoral positions for computational and/or wet lab research. CEDAR offers a unique opportunity for outstanding, driven, and creative postdoctoral fellows to perform cutting-edge and high-risk research, ranging from understanding basic cancer biology and mechanisms to developing novel approaches and technologies for detection, computational analysis or therapeutic intervention.
Learn about our research areas, which may have openings for postdoctoral training. In your cover letter, please include which area(s) you are interested in and why.
Submit your CV and Cover letter. In your cover letter, please include which area(s) you are interested in and why.
Duties Include:
Prepare manuscripts, and present research findings as abstracts or oral presentations. Travel may be required.
Attend weekly group meetings and 1:1 meetings to: 1) Present data and interpretation of results; 2) Troubleshoot research results; 3) Suggest next steps.
Attend research-related meetings. These could include but are not limited to: team meetings, seminars, and journal clubs.
Perform experiments utilizing appropriate lab or computational techniques with proficiency, evaluate results, and determine the next steps to complete project and present data. Think independently and solve problems. Stay on top of scientific literature and build skills to maximize project potential.
Artificial Intelligence, Machine learning, Deep learning, Computer vision, Image processing and analysis, Volume Electron Microscopy
Responsibilities
MD, MD/ PhD, or PhD
Minimum of 3 years as a graduate student
Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team while being collaborative in resolving problems
Passion for science and inquiry
Ability to synthesize one’s own results and others to formulate hypotheses
Ability to use tact and diplomacy to maintain effective working relationships
