Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Post Doctoral Scholar Job Locations US-OR-Portland Requisition ID 2024-29580 Position Category Research Position Type Regular Full-Time Job Type Postdoctoral Department Vascular-Department of Surgery Salary Range Commensurate with the NIH Scale FTE 1.00 Schedule Monday-Friday (hybrid) 3 days on campus Hours 8:00am - 5:00pm HR Mission School of Medicine Drug Testable No Department Overview

The Division of Vascular Surgery at OHSU provides excellent patient care while maintaining educational and research-rich programs that train surgeons and researchers and enhance their understanding of the vascular system. A special interest in quality outcomes and measurement drives much of the division¿s research they offer a 2-year vascular and endovascular surgery fellowship as well as an integrated residency program. OHSU¿s vascular surgeons operate out of the Knight Cardiovascular Institute.

 

This position will primarily work on vascular surgery projects with a special focus on Genetic Aortopathy & Arteriopathy including data from the VEDS Collaborative Natural History Study and other projects as assigned. This will include screening, consenting, and collecting data and biospecimens; entering or uploading data into the REDCap database; managing the database and updating it as needed; organizing and analyzing data for abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts. This person will assist with other papers, chapters, and grants when assigned. They will present at local and national scientific meetings. 

Successful candidates will have:

Prior clinical vascular or general surgery training in the US, Canada, or internationally.Experience in 
Data abstractionStatistical analysisManuscript preparationDemonstrated track record of academic productivity in presentation and peer-reviewed publications

Applicants must be medical graduates with vascular or general surgery clinical training completed or in progress. North American and foreign applicants are encouraged to apply. Visa sponsorship assistance may be provided to qualified applicants. Successful candidates would receive salary and benefits through OHSU. This is a 1 year position.

Function/Duties of Position

Clinical Research Coordination:  screen, consent, collect data, and complete study visits as outlined in study protocols 

Data analysis: be able to complete basic analysis of data; be able to convey statistical needs to team; work with department biostatistician on more complex analysis; 

Database Management:  build and maintain REDCap databases; abstract data from electronic medical record; upload data provided by system application analyst

Writing: write and submit abstracts to scientific meetings; present data at meetings; organize and write manuscripts and chapters 

Grant applications: work with faculty to submit grants, includes writing, organizing, and submitting to department GCA required forms and documents 

Support OHSU Research Regulation & Policies Compliance 

Other Research Related Tasks Assigned: assisting with other department and division research activities when needed

Required Qualifications

Doctorate Degree in relevant field;

Experience in data abstraction from electronic health records

Basic statistical analysis and use of software programs such as SPSS, R, SAS, or STATA

Self-starter with strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize work demands

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Meticulous detail to data and study procedures

Ability to prioritize work demands and trouble shoot

Ability to work independently in a multi-task collaborative environment

Proficient knowledge of MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel

Preferred Qualifications Experience with large databases such as SVS and VQI

IRB submissions

Epic

Database building and management in REDCap

All are welcome 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.