Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Postdoctoral Scholar Job Locations US-OR-Portland Requisition ID 2023-23751 Position Category Postdoctoral Position Type Regular Full-Time Job Type Postdoctoral Department Neurology Salary Range NIH pay scale range based on post graduate years of experience: $56,484-$68,604 FTE 1.00 Schedule M-F Hours TBD HR Mission School of Medicine Drug Testable No Department Overview

The Oregon Center for Aging & Technology (ORCATECH) in the Department of Neurology at Oregon Health & Science University seeks a post-doctoral researcher. ORCATECH uses and develops technologies that can assess everyday home-based activities, providing millions of hours of real-world and real-time activity and health data. 

Function/Duties of Position

We are looking for a post-doctoral researcher with a background in computer, information, or data science, with an interest in stream processing. This will focus on development of algorithms to process data in near-real time as it streams to servers from research participants. This position is anticipated to last 1.5-3 years to allow adequate time for the researcher to integrate with the team, understand the current platform infrastructure and data streams, and contribute to the research.  Position may be hybrid with possibility of becoming remote, with workspace available at OHSU’s main campus in Portland, OR.  Some travel may be required for conference presentations.

 

The work being done as part of this postdoctoral fellowship will support projects focused on aging in place, spanning from Mexican Americans to cancer survivors, and early detection and monitoring of Alzheimer’s disease.

 

There will be expectations and opportunities for publishing results and presenting at conferences.

Required Qualifications Ph.D. in Information Sciences,  Computer Science, Data Science or a related fieldProgramming skills in languages such as Python and Go are required Algorithm development experienceExperience in disseminating results in academic journals or at academic conferences 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.