Postdoc - Aging & Metabolism - Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation

Overview:

Founded in 1946, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is among the nation’s oldest, most respected independent, nonprofit biomedical research institutes. OMRF is dedicated to understanding and developing more effective treatments for human diseases, focusing on critical research areas such as Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, lupus, Multiple Sclerosis, and cardiovascular disease. OMRF follows an innovative cross-disciplinary approach to medical research and ranks among the nation’s leaders in patents per scientist.

 

Located in Oklahoma City, a city that offers a dynamic and flourishing downtown area, with low cost of living, short commute times and a diversified economy, OMRF has been voted one of the Top Workplaces since the inception of the award. This achievement has been accomplished thanks to OMRF individuals who share a unified understanding that our excellence can only be fully realized with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to these values.

 

Benefits
We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including, medical, dental, and vision insurance, minimum 8% company retirement contribution, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, onsite café, free onsite fitness center with access to personal trainer, free parking and much more! Relocation assistance available for those located 50 miles outside of Oklahoma City metro and out of state. Learn more about our benefits here.

OMRF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Responsibilities:

The Chiao Lab is looking for a motivated postdoctoral scientist to join the team. The Chiao Lab uses mouse models to study molecular mechanisms of cardiac aging and age-related cardiovascular disease and identify potential therapeutic targets. The postdoctoral scientist will work on a NIH-funded study to understand the regulation and role of mitochondrial NAD+ maintenance in cardiac aging. Incumbents at this level plan, design and conduct research experiments; manage research projects; prepare reports and papers for publication, presentation and future research; contribute to grant writing and are encouraged to write applications for fellowships.

 

The Aging and Metabolism Research Program and the Chiao Lab are committed to training postdoctoral fellows for an independent research career. OMRF postdoctoral scientists are also encouraged to assemble individual advisory committees to receive personalized career guidance.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in biological science, biochemistry, or other relevant areas, M.D., or equivalent. Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively present and exchange ideas, and to write scientific papers.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience in aging or cardiovascular disease research is highly desirable.

Special Instructions:

Please send 1) a current CV, 2) a letter of interest, and 3) names and contact information of three professional references via email to ann-chiao@omrf.org