Vollum appointments are full-time research positions within the Vollum Institute with minimal teaching or clinical requirements. Ample opportunities are available for collaboration with clinical units within the School of Medicine and additional research units at OHSU. 

The Vollum institute oversees the OHSU Neuroscience Graduate Program and supports a large postdoctoral community and staff, so we expect applicants to have a deep commitment to supporting the development and success of trainees at all career stages. We offer highly attractive start-up packages and a scientific environment that supports junior faculty through extensive mentoring. 

OHSU and the Vollum Institute is committed to growing and supporting diversity in its faculty, staff and trainees, creating an inclusive community for all scientists to thrive, and helping address faculty work/life issues, including dual career couples, single parents, and family caregivers. 

At the Vollum Institute, we are dedicated to developing the next generation of scientists. We recognize that quality mentorship is crucial for the success of our trainees and faculty alike; it cultivates a supportive and productive environment that inspires individual to reach their fullest potential. We are therefore seeking for colleagues who are superb mentors in addition to excellent scientists. We invite you to submit a one page overview of your mentorship philosophy. This is a guiding framework that outlines the values, principles, and approaches you will use as a mentor to support, develop, and inspire your mentees. It should include your vision for how you will approach mentorship, strategies you will use to create a supportive and productive learning environment, how you will tailor your guidance to meet the unique needs of each mentee, and how you might measure the success of your mentorship efforts. If applicable, you can include your prior experiences related to mentoring, highlighting specific examples and any outcomes of your efforts.