The Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences is an independent research institute within OHSU that is dedicated to health and safety in the workplace. We perform biomedical, clinical, and applied occupational research aimed at promoting health and reducing disease and disability among workers across the nation, particularly in Oregon. The Institute receives its base funding from the Oregon Workers’ Compensation Fund and leverages this base funding to secure additional funding via federal government grants.

 

Dr. Thosar’s group investigates the interactive effects of behaviors, including physical (in)activity, sleep, and circadian rhythms on cardiovascular physiology in people with chronic disease. The successful candidate will be able to develop new research projects in this area of work while also assisting with existing NIH-funded multi-day studies in circadian biology.

 

Primary duties will include making physiological measurements in research volunteers, managing data, developing scientific ideas, writing grant applications and manuscripts, and supervising research staff. The successful candidate will be proficient in project management, independent monitoring of study operations, and management of human-subjects IRB protocols and modifications. Shift work and weekend work (including night-time data collection) are expected. Additional duties may include overseeing and managing research equipment, materials, and logistics (with the assistance of research staff). Experience with making measurements in human physiology, data analysis, and overseeing research studies is required. Experience in integrative physiology, e.g., exercise, nutrition, or sleep studies; measurement of cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic variables are desirable. A commitment to team science is necessary.

This position will start on or after July 1, 2024.

To apply, please upload a letter of introduction personalized to this position, résumé/CV, contact information for three academic/professional references, and a published paper.

• Provides research coordination and project management for multi-year research projects and assists in planning design, procedures, and performing research studies on research volunteers.
• Prepares written reports, documents, grant applications, correspondence, and peer-reviewed publications.
• Trains, mentors, and supervises research assistants, students, and junior staff. 
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Ph.D. or MD with major training in a relevant field
• Experience in human physiology and clinical research
• Experience with making measurements in human physiology, data analysis, and overseeing research studies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a small group setting
• Ability to interact in a positive and productive manner with a diverse lab community

• Experience and expertise in cardiometabolic and pulmonary physiology
• Experience with advanced statistics
• Experience managing or coordinating a multi-year research project
• Topical knowledge or expertise in exercise or inactivity physiology
• Highly motivated and responsible
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• Ability to be self-motivated, to prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.