Post-doctoral Fellow

Post-doctoral Fellow

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 Finn Lab at OMRF is looking for excellent candidates for a position at the level of postdoctoral research fellow. We study how variability in genome organization can give rise to cellular phenotypes. You will be trained in techniques specific to the lab. You will bring your own expertise. Together, we’ll develop an exciting, independent research project that you will oversee and manage. As the work develops, there will be opportunities for grant-writing, mentorship of students, publication, and formal and informal presentations. The eventual goal is to help you build the independence you need to advance your career.

Benchmark Accountabilities:

• Independently conducts scientific research
• Oversees and/or manages a research project
• Mentors more junior lab members
• Shares in regular lab maintenance tasks
• Assists with grant writing and writing papers for publication
• Apply for training grants and other funding if eligible with assistance and guidance
• Presents scientific information both formally and informally

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of scientific theory and research
• Skill in formulating and testing hypotheses
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to design and conduct scientific research experiments
• Ability to analyze and summarize data and results
• Ability to write scientific papers and grants
• Ability to mentor students and guide the work of less senior scientists


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


To apply, visit https://careers-omrf.icims.com/jobs/1502/post-doctoral-fellow/job?in_iframe=1

OMRF’s excellence can only be fully realized by individuals who share our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to these values. OMRF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.



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