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　　rPostdoc Reproductive Biology, Neuroscience, & Aging

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　　rOverview

　　rFounded in 1946, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation(OMRF){target="_blank"rel="noopener"} is among the nation\'s oldest, most respectedindependent, nonprofit biomedical research institutes. OMRF is dedicatedto understanding and developing more effective treatments for humandiseases, focusing on critical research areas such as Alzheimer\'sdisease, cancer, lupus, Multiple Sclerosis, and cardiovascular disease.OMRF follows an innovative cross-disciplinary approach to medicalresearch and ranks among the nation\'s leaders in patents per scientist.

　　Located in Oklahoma City, a city that offers a dynamic and flourishingdowntown area, with low cost of living, short commute times and adiversified economy, OMRF has been voted one of the Top Workplaces sincethe inception of the award. This achievement has been accomplishedthanks to OMRF individuals who share a unified understanding that ourexcellence can only be fully realized with a commitment to diversity,equity, and inclusion. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitmentto these values.

　　Benefits

　　We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including,medical, dental, and vision insurance, minimum 8% company retirementcontribution, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, onsite cafe, freeonsite fitness center with access to personal trainer, free parking andmuch more! Relocation assistance available for those located 50 milesoutside of Oklahoma City metro and out of state. Learn more about ourbenefitshere{target="_blank"rel="noopener"}.

　　OMRF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans Employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employment withoutregard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color,national origin, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any otherlegally protected characteristic.

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　　rResponsibilities

　　rThe OcaasLab{target="_blank"rel="noopener"} is interested in understanding how biological sexcontributes to brain aging and Alzheimers disease. We are looking for ahighly motivated postdoctoral research fellow to join themultidisciplinary Ocaas Laboratory within the Genes and Human Disease(GHD) Research Program at OMRF. The fellow will investigate how ovarianaging and altered endocrine signaling impacts neuroinflammation in thehippocampus. The successful candidate will employ a wide range oftechniques including the generation of novel mouse models, single-celltranscriptomics, epigenomics, flow cytometry, histology & pathologicalassessments, and a variety of other cellular & molecular biologytechniques. The candidate will present their data regularly inlaboratory meetings, local seminars and symposiums, and will haveopportunities to present their work at national conferences. Arequirement of the position is that the candidate must demonstrateethical behavior at all times, a high-level of scientific rigor, andmust be detail-oriented and able to work independently and as part of ateam.

　　The Ocaas Laboratory and GHD Research Program welcome applicants fromdiverse backgrounds that thrive in a highly collaborative and supportiveenvironment. We are strongly committed to providing individualizedmentoring and assistance with career advancement through theimplementation of a postdoctoral mentoring committee. The GHD ResearchProgram, which currently consists of 7 highly collaborati einvestigators, provides an exceptional training environment in genomictechniques and bioinformatics. The OMRF Postdoctoral Association offersadditional training opportunities related to grant writing, presentationskills, and career development. The vibrant and highly collaborativeenvironment within OMRF has resulted in the foundation being named thetop large employer in the state of Oklahoma three times in the last fiveyears.

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　　rQualifications

　　rrrr A PhD in neuroscience, reproductive biology, or related disciplinePrior experience with molecular and cellular biological techniques Atminimum, a basic knowledge of rodent handling and statistical proceduresComputer skills and prior experience with data analysis Prior experiencewriting manuscripts and be able to communicate effectively both orallyand in writing Prior experience, or a willingness, to mentor graduatestudents and/or laboratory techniciansrrrr

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　　rTo apply, visithttps://careers-omrf.icims.com/jobs/1628/post-doctoral-fellow/job?in_iframe=1

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　　rOMRFs excellence can only be fully realized by individuals who shareour commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Successful candidateswill demonstrate commitment to these values. OMRF is an EqualOpportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants willr