Founded in 1946, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is among the nation’s 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 Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, lupus, Multiple Sclerosis, and cardiovascular disease. OMRF follows an innovative cross-disciplinary approach to medical research and ranks among the nation’s 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 commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to these values.

Benefits
We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including, medical, dental, and vision insurance, minimum 8% company retirement contribution, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, onsite café, 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 and out of state. Learn more about our benefits here.

OMRF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

A Postdoctoral Scientist position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Kenneth Humphries within the Aging & Metabolism Research Program at OMRF to study the role of lipid mediators in cardiac and skeletal muscle metabolism and function during aging and age-related disease. Studies will focus on the potential role of mitochondria lipid mediators and oxidative stress on muscle function and metabolism. This is a mentored position for postdoctoral training.

Incumbents at this level are responsible for the following:

• Planning, designing and conducting research experiments
• Managing research projects
• Preparing reports and papers for publication, presentation and future research
• Contributing to grant writing
• Encouraged to write applications for fellowships

There is potential for qualified applicants to be accepted onto an NIA-funded T32 training grant fellowship.

Ph.D. in a biological science, 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 results.

• Previous research experience in mitochondrial biology and oxidative stress or basic muscle physiology and biochemistry is highly preferred.
• Competitive individuals will have experience and knowledge of muscle physiology, function, histology and biochemistry as well as basic molecular and biochemical techniques.
• Candidates will also demonstrate proficiency in interpreting assay results, summarizing findings, and assisting with manuscript preparation, grant writing, supervising graduate students and presenting data at national meetings.