Temporary Postdoc - Axtell Lab
Department: Arthritis & Clinical Immuno
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Position Overview and Responsibilities
The Axtell Lab is seeking a highly motivated, passionate team player to join our efforts as a temporary Postdoc to investigate the mechanisms of autoimmune disease and/or inflammation. This role involves designing and conducting research experiments; managing research projects; preparing reports and papers for publication, presentation, and future research; contributing to grant writing, and guiding/leading graduate students, postdocs (if applicable) and additional lab staff; may manage staff.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the principles and practices of scientific theory and research

Demonstrates skill in formulating and testing hypotheses

Ability to conduct scientific research experiments, analyze, and summarize data and results

Ability to write and present technical, scientific papers, and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Mentor students and guide/direct the work of less senior scientists
Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Immunology training which include degrees in, but not limited to, Immunology, Pathology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Pathobiology, Biostatistics, Cell Biology or a related field with some immunology training or experience.
• Interest in autoimmunity and/or infectious disease.
• Experience with small animal models of autoimmunity or infectious diseases and/or with human immunology along with human specimens specifically peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs).
• Experience with Flow Cytometry and/or RNAseq.
• Experience with tissue culture techniques.

OMRF Overview
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 collective commitment to our mission, ". . . so that more may live longer, healthier lives." Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to this mission.
OMRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To apply, visit https://omrf.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-opening.php?req=3430298&req_loc=836300&&#job

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