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Faculty Research Assistant: Magnusson Lab
Faculty Research Assistant: Magnusson Lab
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A resume/CV; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
For additional information please contact: Kathy Magnusson at Kathy.Magnusson@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-6923.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.
Position Details
Position Information
Department
Linus Pauling Institute (RDR)
Position Title
Faculty Research Assistant
Job Title
Faculty Research Assistant: Magnusson Lab
Appointment Type
Academic Faculty
Job Location
Corvallis
Benefits Eligible
Full-Time, benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option?
Job Summary
The Linus Pauling Institute invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term, Faculty Research Assistant position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Director.
The mission of the Linus Pauling Institute is to promote optimal health through cutting-edge research and trusted public outreach. To accomplish this mission, we will discover basic mechanisms underlying the biology of aging and the causes of metabolic and age-related diseases. Develop effective strategies to extend health span by compressing morbidity and reducing mortality from metabolic and age-related diseases through diet, micronutrients, and phytochemicals. Promote the principles of healthy living and healthy aging in the public arena, thereby empowering people everywhere to add years of health and vitality to their lives The Faculty Research Assistant will play a central role in executing a Linus Pauling Institute Pilot Project Award focused on mapping healthy aging compounds within biological tissues using spatial MALDI mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI MSI) and MALDI immunohistochemistry (MALDI IHC). This position is fully funded through a Linus Pauling Institute foundation account. The Linus Pauling Institute conducts research on the roles of vitamins, essential minerals, and other bioactive compounds (“biofactors”) in human aging, immune function, and chronic disease. The Institute aims to uncover mechanisms by which diet, micronutrients, and dietary supplements influence disease initiation and progression. A growing area of emphasis includes designing and testing modified natural compounds to enhance their effectiveness in promoting healthy aging and mitigating age related disease. The overarching mission is to improve both lifespan and healthspan. Working under the direction of the Principal Investigator in the Magnusson Lab, and in close collaboration with the laboratory’s animal handler, the Research Assistant will be responsible for conducting experiments, maintaining research workflows, and ensuring high quality data generation for the project. OSU is a collaborative, inclusive, and respectful community that strives for equity and equal opportunity in everything we do. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all colleagues, students, and partners.
The mission of the Linus Pauling Institute is to promote optimal health through cutting-edge research and trusted public outreach. To accomplish this mission, we will discover basic mechanisms underlying the biology of aging and the causes of metabolic and age-related diseases. Develop effective strategies to extend health span by compressing morbidity and reducing mortality from metabolic and age-related diseases through diet, micronutrients, and phytochemicals. Promote the principles of healthy living and healthy aging in the public arena, thereby empowering people everywhere to add years of health and vitality to their lives The Faculty Research Assistant will play a central role in executing a Linus Pauling Institute Pilot Project Award focused on mapping healthy aging compounds within biological tissues using spatial MALDI mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI MSI) and MALDI immunohistochemistry (MALDI IHC). This position is fully funded through a Linus Pauling Institute foundation account. The Linus Pauling Institute conducts research on the roles of vitamins, essential minerals, and other bioactive compounds (“biofactors”) in human aging, immune function, and chronic disease. The Institute aims to uncover mechanisms by which diet, micronutrients, and dietary supplements influence disease initiation and progression. A growing area of emphasis includes designing and testing modified natural compounds to enhance their effectiveness in promoting healthy aging and mitigating age related disease. The overarching mission is to improve both lifespan and healthspan. Working under the direction of the Principal Investigator in the Magnusson Lab, and in close collaboration with the laboratory’s animal handler, the Research Assistant will be responsible for conducting experiments, maintaining research workflows, and ensuring high quality data generation for the project. OSU is a collaborative, inclusive, and respectful community that strives for equity and equal opportunity in everything we do. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all colleagues, students, and partners.
Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS:
• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
- 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
- 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
- 217k+ alumni worldwide
- For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about
Locations:
Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Total Rewards Package:
Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
- Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.
Oregon State University is deeply committed to the principles of a Health Promoting University. This commitment drives a collaborative approach across OSU’s safety and well-being programs, reducing silos and coordinating efforts to enhance employee safety and well-being. By prioritizing resources that support the health of both employees and students, OSU fosters a culture of care and a healthier campus environment where everyone can thrive.
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Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Key Responsibilities
80%: Wet Lab Work
10%: Genotype and Analysis
10%: Data presentations and Manuscripts
What You Will Need
- Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, chemistry, biology, or a related field.
- Demonstrated laboratory experience in biochemical, molecular, or analytical techniques.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research environment.
- This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
What We Would Like You to Have
- Experience working with animals and animal husbandry, chemical & biochemical analysis of mitochondrial function.
- Ability to foster diversity, equity and inclusion in their research efforts and general work environment
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Typical lab environment
Pay Method
Salary
Pay Period
1st through the last day of the month
Pay Date
Last working day of the month
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range
Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.
Link to Position Description
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P09783UF
Number of Vacancies
1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
04/20/2026
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date
03/12/2026
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date
03/26/2026
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A resume/CV; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
For additional information please contact: Kathy Magnusson at Kathy.Magnusson@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-6923.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.
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