Senior Staff Research Scientist

University of OklahomaOklahoma City, OK
$78,800 - $104,400Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Cell Biology is seeking a Senior Staff Research Scientist to join our team. The selected candidate will manage microscopy equipment in a core facility setting and oversee the distribution of microscopy resources for projects spanning days to weeks. In this position, you will utilize your knowledge of microscopic applications to support biomedical research. Preferred candidates will have experience in fluorescence microscopy and confocal microscopy. Familiar with super-resolution microscopy is also recommended. Beyond technical expertise, the candidate must be a motivated, innovative, and creative problem solver who is eager to learn, apply, and teach state-of-the-art microscopic techniques relevant to modern biomedical research. Because this role relies heavily on collaboration, the applicant must possess strong written and oral communication skills, a proven ability to work effectively within a team environment, and the capacity to interact professionally with faculty, staff, and students.

Requirements

  • Ph.D. or M.D.
  • 36 months Postdoctoral Research Fellow experience
  • 24 months experience as a professional Scientist in a research laboratory environment.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Proven ability to work effectively within a team environment.
  • Capacity to interact professionally with faculty, staff, and students.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in fluorescence microscopy.
  • Experience in confocal microscopy.
  • Familiarity with super-resolution microscopy.
  • Motivated, innovative, and creative problem solver.
  • Eager to learn, apply, and teach state-of-the-art microscopic techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Manage microscopy equipment in a core facility setting.
  • Oversee the distribution of microscopy resources for projects spanning days to weeks.
  • Utilize knowledge of microscopic applications to support biomedical research.
  • Teach state-of-the-art microscopic techniques relevant to modern biomedical research.
  • Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students.

Benefits

  • Benefits Eligible: Yes
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