Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Oklahoma • Norman, OK

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About The Position

The Bentz Lab in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Oklahoma is looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The lab uses local bird models to investigate how maternal social environments shape offspring through non-genetic effects. Our work focuses on the mechanisms by which maternal testosterone influences neural development and adult behavior, as well as the fitness consequences of these hormone-induced traits. By integrating behavioral ecology, endocrinology, and molecular biology, this work aims to illuminate how early hormone exposure drives lasting behavioral plasticity across generations. More information about the research group is provided at https://abentz.wixsite.com/bentzlab. The position is funded by an active NSF grant.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in biology or an associated field.
• Experience with R programming language.
• Expertise in animal behavior.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with management of big data sets (e.g., RNA-seq data).
• Expertise in lab techniques, including ELISAs, qPCR, and IHC.
• Demonstrated record of publishing peer-reviewed manuscripts.

Responsibilities

• Lead own projects while working in a highly collaborative team environment.
• Involved with study design, data collection and analysis.
• Write and communicate research findings.
• Mentor students in research.
• Develop new collaborative and independent research projects and grants.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree