Postdoctoral Scientist - Freeman Lab

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation • Oklahoma City, OK

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Freeman Lab is seeking to hire a Postdoctoral Scientist to work on human Alzheimer�s research projects that examine neuroinflammatory mechanisms of Alzheimer�s Disease pathology. These projects will involve coordination with clinical collaborators for clinical information and sample collection. These projects also involve extensive flow cytometry and molecular biology analysis to characterize, track, and sort cell types and phenotypes. These projects also integrate biochemical assessments, state-of-the-art sequencing, and bioinformatics. The lab environment is highly supportive of learning new techniques for molecular biology, neuroimmunology, proteomics, epigenetics, and bioinformatics. The ideal candidate will have experience in clinical research and be an innovative, collaborative, and highly motivated individual who can work independently but also with other investigators of varied training experience. The environment within OMRF/OKC VAMC/OUHSC is rich with opportunities for students and postdocs. Aging research (Geroscience) is a cross-institution thematic priority and the program has grown dramatically in recent years through the addition of new faculty, the Oklahoma Nathan Shock Center of Excellence in the Basic Biology of Aging and the Geroscience Training Program (T32).

Requirements

• Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in a biological science, biochemistry, molecular biology, biology, reproductive biology, physiology, chemistry, physics or other relevant area, M.D., or equivalent.
• Experience in clinical research.
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic about science.
• Must be detail-oriented, organized, and able to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and write summaries of result.
• Professionalism while interacting with a diverse group of people, personalities, and cultures.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in clinical research, neuroinflammation, flow cytometry, immunology, and bioinformatics.

Responsibilities

• Examine neuroinflammatory mechanisms of Alzheimer�s Disease pathology.
• Coordinate with clinical collaborators for clinical information and sample collection.
• Perform extensive flow cytometry and molecular biology analysis to characterize, track, and sort cell types and phenotypes.
• Integrate biochemical assessments, state-of-the-art sequencing, and bioinformatics.
• Learn new techniques for molecular biology, neuroimmunology, proteomics, epigenetics, and bioinformatics.
• Communicate and write summaries of results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree