Postdoctoral Scientist - Miller Lab

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation • Oklahoma City, OK

16h

About The Position

The Miller Lab in the Aging & Metabolism Research Program at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is looking to hire a Postdoctoral Scientist. We are looking with someone with some combination of interest in aging, muscle, mitochondria, metformin, metabolism, stable isotopes and proteomics. In addition to joining the lab, the Postdoc will be in a highly collaborative environment that spans the Aging and Metabolism Research Program at OMRF and The Oklahoma Center for Geroscience at OUHSC. Aging research (Geroscience) is the thematic priority of these two programs and the associated Oklahoma Nathan Shock Center of Excellence in the Basic Biology of Aging. The Postdoc would also be eligible for the Geroscience Training Program (T32) and a wealth of other training opportunities. Founded in 1946, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is among the nations 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 Alzheimers disease, cancer, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and cardiovascular disease. OMRF follows an innovative cross-disciplinary approach to medical research and ranks among the nations 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 collective commitment to our mission, . . . so that more may live longer, healthier lives. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to this mission.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits to full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision insurance, minimum 8% company retirement contribution, vacation and sick leave, and paid holidays.
• All employees have access to our onsite caf, 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.

What This Job Offers

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