Assistant/Associate/Staff Scientist - Srinivasan Lab
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Position Overview and Responsibilities
The Srinivasan Laboratory at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is recruiting a motivated Staff Scientist to study the development and disease mechanisms of lymphatic vessels and cardiovascular valves.
Our research addresses diseases including lymphedema, aortic stenosis, mitral valve prolapse, venous valve dysfunction, thrombosis, and inflammatory disorders. We use multidisciplinary approaches including genetically engineered mouse models, advanced imaging, molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, single-cell and spatial transcriptomics, and bioinformatics.
Successful candidates will have opportunities to develop independent research directions, learn new experimental and computational approaches, present their work at scientific meetings, and contribute to high-impact publications.
Selected Publications

• Cha et al., Genes & Development (2016)
• Geng et al., JCI Insight (2020)
• Chen et al., Development (2020)
• Ho et al., Circulation Research (2023)
• Geng et al., Journal of Experimental Medicine (2025)

More information: https://srinivasan.omrf.org/
How to Apply
In addition to applying online, please send the following to Sathish Srinivasan, Ph.D. at [email protected]:
• CV
• Brief description of research experience, interests, and career goals
• Contact information for three reference
Candidate Profile
Relevant backgrounds include Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Vascular Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology, or Bioinformatics. Experience with mouse models, imaging, genomics, or computational analysis is desireable but not required.
Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a biological science, M.D., or equivalent
• Familiarity with standard lab techniques.
• 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 result.
• Must be efficient with time and project management.
• Must have the ability to work both independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team with complementary skill sets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant experience working with mouse models of disease and microscopy is highly preferred.

Work Hours
Work hours are typically Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm.
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 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 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. Learn more about our benefits here.
OMRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To apply, visit https://omrf.org/about-omrf/careers/?jobId=c876a9b4-8344-ec22-6c99-3b53522c1529
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