Postdoctoral Scientist - Donczew Lab

Position Overview and Responsibilities

• Designing and conducting experiments to investigate transcription DNA replication and their interplay.
• Developing and applying genomic approaches including long-read sequencing to study replication programs under various perturbations.
• Exploring the role of replication factors and transcription regulators in genome stability and replication initiation.
• Employing molecular genetics genomics and computational biology to address key research questions.
• Collaborating with the PI to define and refine the research project scope.
• Preparing manuscripts for publication and presenting research at seminars conferences and symposia.
• Contributing to a collaborative and innovative laboratory environment.
• Seeking external fellowship opportunities with mentorship and institutional support.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a biological science or relevant area M.D. or equivalent.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of scientific theory and research.
• Demonstrates skill in formulating and testing hypotheses.
• Skilled in conducting scientific research experiments.
• Strong ability to organize interpret and present data.
• Experience in writing technical scientific papers and grants.
• Effective communicator both orally and in writing as well as strong collaboration skills.
• Experience in providing leadership through mentoring and guiding students and junior scientists.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in studies of transcription and/or DNA replication.
• Familiarity with yeast and/or mammalian cell lines model systems.
• Experience in molecular biology biochemistry next-generation sequencing data analysis and experimentation is strongly preferred (e.g. ChIP-seq RNA-seq long-read sequencing etc.).
• Demonstrated proficiency in preparing manuscripts for publication.

OMRF Overview
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.

OMRF 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. Learn more about our benefits here.

OMRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.