Postdoctoral Scientist - Mao-Draayer Lab

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation • Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

The Mao-Draayer Lab is a translational immunology laboratory focused on understanding the pathogenesis, prediction, prevention and precision treatment of immune-mediated diseases to improve patients lives. We have large, complex experimental datasets partnered with detailed clinical data to help better understand disease and improve treatments. Join our dynamic team in a well-funded research group in an autoimmune disease center of excellence. We are focused on identifying and characterizing mechanisms of autoimmune disease onset and flare, including regulatory immune mechanisms. We are seeking Postdoctoral Scientists with a strong immunology background to be part of the team working to understand mechanisms of autoimmune disease in humans by leveraging the extensive resources and data available from our well characterized clinical cohorts. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team with synergistic skills and experiences and will be given the opportunity to develop projects that complement the overall directions of the group. The team utilizes flow cytometry, deep cellular phenotyping, high throughput bimolecular assays, single cell genomic, proteomic, chromatin conformation/epigenetic and computational and bioinformatics analyses through resources in our Human Phenotyping and Translational Informatics Cores. We also have access to high performance computational resources both in-house and through cloud-based resources. Trainees have the opportunity to participate in large, national NIH-funded consortia. This is a mentored position for postdoctoral training. Individuals at this level plan, design and conduct research experiments; manage research projects; prepare reports and papers for publication, presentation and future research; contribute to grant writing and are encouraged to write applications for fellowships; learn the complexities of research lab management and participate in various lab activities. Benchmark Expectations: - Conduct scientific research - Manage research projects - Present scientific information both formally and informally - Prepare papers for publication - Contribute to grant writing - Perform lab responsibilities as assigned - Work collaboratively and collegially as part of the team while developing skills needed as an independent scientist.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in a biological science, immunology, chemistry, physics or other relevant area, M.D., or equivalent.
• 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.
• Must be efficient with time and project management.
• Must have the ability to multi-task and work both independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team with complementary skill sets.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Pathology, Clinical Science, or related field.
• Publication of at least 2-3 peer-reviewed publications, ideally as a first-author.
• Experience planning and efficiently executing mechanistic studies in human model systems.
• Strong immunology expertise, preferably with human immunology/clinical immunology experience.
• Evidence of applied analysis experience of immune and genetic data is desired, in particular experience with high dimensional flow cytometry (or other forms of cytometric analyses), cellular immunology, autoimmunity and/or human immunology.
• Exposure to human biomedical, genetic and/or clinical research preferred.
• Demonstrated basic computer (UNIX, R or similar statistical package) helpful.
• Experience with univariate and multivariate analyses, clustering, pathway, genetic and genomic data analyses and bioinformatics is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scientific research
• Manage research projects
• Present scientific information both formally and informally
• Prepare papers for publication
• Contribute to grant writing
• Perform lab responsibilities as assigned
• Work collaboratively and collegially as part of the team while developing skills needed as an independent scientist

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision insurance
• minimum 8% company retirement contribution
• vacation and sick leave
• paid holidays
• onsite caf
• free onsite fitness center with access to personal trainer
• free parking
• Relocation assistance available for those located 50 miles outside of Oklahoma City metro.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees