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The Knight Campus at the University of Oregon @uoknightcampus.bsky.social · 6d

The @uoregon.bsky.social Knight Campus is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to join the Ong Lab. Work in the Ong lab combines engineering, clinical insight, and innovation to improve patient outcomes. Apply now and help redefine what’s possible in health monitoring: careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/53...

The Knight Campus is now hiring a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Ong Lab

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Rachel Bedford, PhD @rachelbedfordphd.bsky.social · 22d

Come do neuroscience in Oregon! 🌲🧠 @uoregon.bsky.social University of Oregon has 3 TTF neuro positions open across departments, with applications due around mid-October.

#UOResearch #Neuroskyence #academicsky

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Rachel Bedford, PhD @rachelbedfordphd.bsky.social · 28d

The BioE department at the @uoknightcampus.bsky.social is hiring 2 complementary TTF neuroengineering positions!

We're looking for someone with expertise in experimental & translational neuroengineering and someone else with expertise in computational & data-science neuroengineering.

#neurosky

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Calin Plesa @calin.bsky.social · 29d

Our BioE dept at @uoknightcampus.bsky.social has an open rank search for two complementary tenure-track faculty positions in Neuroengineering focused on: 1) Experimental & Translational Neuroengineering and 2) Computational & Data-Science Neuroengineering.
careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/53... ...1/n

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The Knight Campus at the University of Oregon @uoknightcampus.bsky.social · Sep 8

Want to learn more about our Bioengineering PhD program?

Join our virtual BIOE PhD program information sessions:
3pm Wednesday, September 10
1pm Thursday, September 25
3:30pm Monday, October 6
4pm Tuesday, October 21
11am Wednesday, November 4

Sign up here: oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Ian Greenhouse @iangreenhouse.bsky.social · Jul 30

Two neuroscience faculty positions @uoknightcampus.bsky.social

careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/53...

Current Opportunities | UO HR Website

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David Peeler @djpeeler.bsky.social · Jul 1

I'm on the [🦆] hunt for an immunoengineering postdoc to join my growing lab as we launch in the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Oregon!
careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/53...

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Sara Keller @sarabkeller.bsky.social · Jul 1

I'm hiring! I'm recruiting a postdoctoral scholar to help launch and shape my new lab at @uoknightcampus.bsky.social!! careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/53...

Current Opportunities | UO HR Website

careers.uoregon.edu

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The Knight Campus at the University of Oregon @uoknightcampus.bsky.social · Jun 23

Come talk to us and learn more about our interdisciplinary, entrepreneurial, and innovation-driven bioengineering program and our produce societal impact.
June 25, 11:30–1:00 ET.

Learn more about our open positions 🔗 : knightcampus.uoregon.edu/faculty-recr...

#2025ASEE #ASEE

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The Knight Campus at the University of Oregon @uoknightcampus.bsky.social · Jun 23

Mark Blaine shared his poster today on “More than its parts: Integrating a science communicator into an engineering program with an innovation and entrepreneurship focus”. #2025ASEE #ASEE

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The Knight Campus at the University of Oregon @uoknightcampus.bsky.social · Jun 23

Nathan Jacobs will be presenting on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from 11:30-1 EDT on “Implementing an Impact Training program that integrates design thinking, communication, and innovation and entrepreneurship into a graduate engineering curriculum”. #2025ASEE #ASEE

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The Knight Campus at the University of Oregon @uoknightcampus.bsky.social · Jun 23

If you are at #2025ASEE and are interested in learning more about career opportunities at the Knight Campus Department of Bioengineering, including an open position for a Curriculum Development Director/Lecturer position mentoring students and building strong academic programs, connect with us!

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Calin Plesa @calin.bsky.social · May 27

Huge congrats to Dr. Andrew Holston on a successful PhD defense!! Andrew has been working on the large-scale characterization and engineering of chimeric receptor histidine kinases. He’s looking for roles in biotech/academia, let’s connect if you’re hiring! -> @hkalltheway.bsky.social

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The Knight Campus at the University of Oregon @uoknightcampus.bsky.social · May 27

Join us today, May 27, for @trienetoscience.bsky.social's PhD thesis defense. Natanya is a graduate student in @calin.bsky.social's lab, where her research has focused on innovations in programmable nucleic acid libraries and CRISPR enrichment for molecular biology applications. 🧬

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The Knight Campus at the University of Oregon @uoknightcampus.bsky.social · May 22

Join us tomorrow, May 23, for Andrew Holston’s PhD thesis defense. Andrew is a graduate student in @calin.bsky.social’s lab, where his research has focused on the large-scale engineering of chimeric histidine kinases. 🧪

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The Knight Campus at the University of Oregon @uoknightcampus.bsky.social · May 22

We're serious about mentorship. Several of our bioengineering and Knight Campus team members are attending the CIMER workshop on May 22 - 23. If you are interested in learning more about the position, or what it is like to work at the Knight Campus, please connect with them!

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The Knight Campus at the University of Oregon @uoknightcampus.bsky.social · May 22

This role includes teaching professional development courses, contributing to bioengineering curriculum planning, and supporting student recruitment and advising. It’s an opportunity to join a team that’s rethinking how we prepare future bioengineers for leadership in research, industry, and beyond.

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The Knight Campus at the University of Oregon @uoknightcampus.bsky.social · May 22

We're hiring a Curriculum Development Director who's passionate about mentoring students and building strong academic programs!

You can learn more about this position, and other openings here: knightcampus.uoregon.edu/faculty-recr...

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The Knight Campus at the University of Oregon @uoknightcampus.bsky.social · May 21

Undergraduates from Knight Campus labs and programs like Wu Tsai HPA and Knight Campus Scholars will present their research at the 2025 Undergraduate Research Symposium!

Learn more: knightcampus.uoregon.edu/knight-campu...

#UOResearch #KnightCampus

Knight Campus Undergraduate Students at the 2025 Undergraduate Research Symposium

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The Knight Campus at the University of Oregon @uoknightcampus.bsky.social · May 1

#ScienceKnightOut is happening tonight at 6:30pm with green chemist Dr. Jim Hutchison at The Shedd in Eugene. Here’s a peek behind the scenes as we prepare for a night of science, community, and a few surprises! 🧪✨ Learn more and reserve your seats: tinyurl.com/432crx4j #KnightCampus #UOResearch

The Knight Campus at the University of Oregon @uoknightcampus.bsky.social · Apr 30

Tomorrow, 5/1 at The Shedd: Join the @uoregon.bsky.social #KnightCampus for #ScienceKnightOut with Dr. Jim Hutchison, a pioneering green chemist whose work connects the lab bench to the ski slopes and the brewery. Lecture begins at 6:30 PM. Save your spot now: tinyurl.com/432crx4j

Dr. Jim Hutchison, a pioneering green chemist whose work connects the lab bench to the ski slopes and the brewery.

The Knight Campus at the University of Oregon @uoknightcampus.bsky.social · Apr 29

Inspiring science, community, and discovery! Join pioneering chemist Dr. Jim Hutchison for #ScienceKnightOut, as he shares how green chemistry is changing everything from products to brewing innovation. May 1, 6:30 PM at The Shedd Institute. It's FREE: tinyurl.com/432crx4j #KnightCampus #UOResearch

The Knight Campus at the University of Oregon @uoknightcampus.bsky.social · Apr 25

At @uoregon.bsky.social's #KnightCampus, Dr. Jim Hutchison’s students are brewing up more than beverages — they’re learning real-world science through hands-on beer making! Join us for his free community talk at #ScienceKnightOut on May 1. Free registration: tinyurl.com/432crx4j

Dr. Jim Hutchison’s students are brewing up more than beverages — they’re learning real-world science through hands-on beer making!

The Knight Campus at the University of Oregon @uoknightcampus.bsky.social · Apr 24

We are very excited to welcome Dr. Sara Keller (@sarabkeller.bsky.social) and Dr. David Peeler (@djpeeler.bsky.social) to the Department of Bioengineering. Both will launch their labs in early 2026.

headshots of Dr. Sara Keller and Dr. David Peeler

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The Knight Campus at the University of Oregon @uoknightcampus.bsky.social · Apr 23

Dr. Jim Hutchison wrote the book on sustainable science! Green Organic Chemistry: Strategies, Tools, and Laboratory Experiments, teaches students to design experiments that are safer, cleaner, smarter. Hear his talk on May 1 at Science Knight Out: tinyurl.com/432crx4j #UOResearch #KnightCampus