Postdoctoral Scientist - Fibrosis & Cardiovascular Research - Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation

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.

The Ahamed Lab is looking for a postdoctoral scientist to investigate the role of TGF-beta in organ fibrosis and cardiovascular disease. Our research is supported by several key publications (Antioxid Redox Signal, 2021 [PMID: 34619980]; AIDS, 2020 [PMID: 32167970]; Blood Adv, 2019 [PMID: 30846427]; Blood, 2012 [PMID: 22134166]).

Ph.D. in a biological science, chemistry, physics or other relevant area, M.D., or equivalent.

Experience in in vivo mouse models with microsurgical procedures and ultrasound imaging techniques preferred.