Post Doctoral Fellowship at Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Job Description:

Position Details Req ID: req17277 Position Title: Post Doctoral Fellowship Position Type: Faculty Position Number: GF1750 OSU Campus: Tulsa - Center for Health Sciences/OSU Medicine Department: Biochemistry & Microbiology Location Address:
1111 West 17th Street
Tulsa , Oklahoma, 74107
United States Hiring Supervisor:   Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding): Commensurate with education and experience Work Schedule: Typically 8 hrs/day, 5 days/week Faculty Appt Period: Job Summary: Job Summary: 

The research lab in the Departmentof Biochemistry and Microbiology, Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences (OSU-CHS) in Tulsa is seeking a highly motivated and proactive postdoctoral fellow to study roleof estrogen receptor regulation of innate immunity in the urinary tractinfection (UTI) pathogenesis. The successful candidate will utilize molecularand immunological approaches to understand the significance of membrane andnuclear estrogen receptor signaling in regulation of inflammation in thebladder and kidney during initiation of UTI.



Environmental Hazards:

Possible exposure to hazardous material, hot and cold, blood borne pathogens



Physical Requirements: 

Abilityto lift and carry 50 pounds, stoop, reach, stand, walk, finger, grasp, feel,talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions with or without reasonableaccommodations. Special Instructions to Applicants IMPORTANT!  APPLICANTS PLEASE READ! 


Please provide your CV, letter of specific research interests, and contact information for 3 references.


Applicants please include documented success in research, such as first author publications and aspirations for an independent scientific career.   Education & Experience Position Qualifications:

Requirements: 

-Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences or closely related field  
-Priorexperience in flow cytometry including sorting and data analysis, cell culture,bioinformatics and confocal microscopy would be a distinct advantage
-The candidatewill be expected to perform research, write manuscripts, and present findingsat the local and national meetings.



Skills, Proficiencies, and Knowledge:

-The candidate will also help write grant proposals and will be strongly encouraged to submit fellowship applications (both within the institution and externally).
-Candidates must be able to independently design and conduct experiments with some supervision as needed.
-Candidates should be passionate, enthusiastic researchers who work well in teams and have excellent oral and written communication abilities.