Postdoctoral Scientist Chiao Lab

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation

Job Location:

Oklahoma City, OK - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 27 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Overview and Responsibilities

The Chiao Lab is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to study the molecular mechanisms of cardiac aging and age-related cardiovascular disease. The lab uses mouse models to investigate the pathways involved in cardiac dysfunction and to identify potential therapeutic targets.

This position will support an NIH-funded project focused on understanding the regulation and role of mitochondrial NAD transport and maintenance in the heart. The postdoctoral fellow will contribute to experimental design data analysis and dissemination of findings through publications and presentations. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Plan design and conduct research experiments in alignment with project goals.
Manage research projects including timelines data collection and reporting.
Prepare manuscripts reports and presentations for scientific meetings and publication.
Contribute to grant proposals and fellowship applications.
Collaborate with lab members and external research partners.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Biological Science Biochemistry or a related field; M.D. or equivalent.
Excellent oral and written communication skills to present research findings and write scientific papers.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in aging or cardiovascular disease research is highly desirable.

Instructions

Please ensure that you submit the following to :

Current CV
Letter of interest
Names and contact information for three professional references

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.

Position Overview and ResponsibilitiesThe Chiao Lab is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to study the molecular mechanisms of cardiac aging and age-related cardiovascular disease. The lab uses mouse models to investigate the pathways involved in cardiac dysfunction and to identify potential therapeutic ...

Position Overview and Responsibilities

Plan design and conduct research experiments in alignment with project goals.
Manage research projects including timelines data collection and reporting.
Prepare manuscripts reports and presentations for scientific meetings and publication.
Contribute to grant proposals and fellowship applications.
Collaborate with lab members and external research partners.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Biological Science Biochemistry or a related field; M.D. or equivalent.
Excellent oral and written communication skills to present research findings and write scientific papers.

Preferred Qualifications