Fellow, Postdoctoral Research

University of Oklahoma•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Dr. Weiqin Chen in the Department of Biochemistry and Physiology at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC) invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral research scholar position. This position will involve conducting molecular, biochemical, physiological, and genetic analyses using in vitro cellular and in vivo animal models and writing manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications, reports, and presentations to academic and community audiences. The candidate will also gain experience in grantsmanship and research design, planning, and execution. Dr. Chen’s research focuses on elucidating the biological mechanisms underlying cardiometabolic diseases. Her lab is well funded by the NHLBI and NIDDK. The lab uses cutting-edge techniques such as large-scale “-Omics,” genomic editing, and advanced imaging, with cells and mice as models to study obesity, lipodystrophy, heart failure, and fatty liver diseases.

Requirements

Ph.D. or an equivalent doctoral degree in biomedical sciences
Adequate skills to conduct biomedical research if doctoral degree is in another discipline
Must either currently hold a completed doctoral degree in a relevant field or meet that requirement by the time of your official appointment start
Must be approved by our Graduate College

Nice To Haves

Animal genetics
Molecular biology
Cell signaling
Metabolism
Prior experience in heart disease and lipid metabolism
Candidates seeking their first postdoctoral position will be given top priority

Responsibilities

Conducting molecular, biochemical, physiological, and genetic analyses using in vitro cellular and in vivo animal models
Writing manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications, reports, and presentations to academic and community audiences
Gaining experience in grantsmanship and research design, planning, and execution