美国俄克拉荷马州医学研究基金会2024年招聘博士后职位（心脏细胞和线粒体代谢）

美国俄克拉荷马州医学研究基金会2024年招聘博士后职位（心脏细胞和线粒体代谢）

Postdoc - Cardiac Cellular & Mitochondrial Metabolism

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation

Job Description

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 cafe, 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 Lee laboratory at the Cardiovascular Biology Research Program (CVB) of OMRF is seeking Postdoctoral Fellows to lead research projects. Our NIH-funded research program (https://leelab.omrf.org/) investigates mechanisms linking mitochondrial and NAD+ metabolism to pathogenesis of cardiometabolic diseases. Fellows will have access to resources and equipment for cardiac physiology and electrophysiology, metabolism, cardiomyocyte and mitochondrial function, proteomics, metabolomics, informatics and spatial transcriptomics from the Lee lab, CVB, CMRO-CoBRE (https://cellularmetabolism-cobre.omrf.org/), OMRF core facilities (https://omrf.org/research-faculty/core-facilities/) and collaborations.

Candidates must be self-motivated, proactive and enthusiastic about their research career development. The Principal Investigator (PI) and the postdoctoral mentoring committee will be committed to prepare fellows for an independent research career. Candidates are expected to work independently and contribute intellectually to facilitate a stimulating environment within the research group and among research programs at OMRF. OMRF’s postdoctoral fellow association (https://omrf.org/about-omrf/education-outreach/postdoctoral-programs/postdoc-association/) seeks to enhance the training experience by providing scientific, social interaction opportunities and funds to support attendance at scientific meetings or workshops.

Successful candidates will have a recent doctoral degree (within 0-3 years or expect to receive the degree within a year) in cardiovascular physiology, biochemistry or related biomedical disciplines. First-authored publication(s) from the graduate work is expected. Prior research experience and publication(s) investigating cardiometabolic diseases in mouse model are required. Experience in echocardiography, electrophysiology and surgical techniques for heart disease is a plus.

Qualifications

Successful candidates will have a recent doctoral degree (within 0-3 years or expect to receive the degree within a year) in cardiovascular physiology, biochemistry or related biomedical disciplines. First-authored publication(s) from the graduate work is expected. Prior research experience and publication(s) investigating cardiometabolic diseases in mouse model are required. Experience in echocardiography, electrophysiology and surgical techniques for heart disease is a plus. Essential Responsibilities:1. Actively pursue research under the supervision of PI while developing skills for independent research2. Organize, analyze, and summarize scientific literature3. Formulate research questions, design and conduct experiments, and organize and analyze data4. Communicate scientific data through manuscript writing and presentations 5. Prepare proposals for fellowships and research grants

To apply, visit https://careers-omrf.icims.com/jobs/1554/post-doctoral-fellow/job?in_iframe=1