Postdoctoral Scientist - Freeman Lab

Postdoctoral Scientist - Freeman Lab

Department: Genes & Human Disease

Location: Oklahoma City, OK

The Freeman Lab is seeking to hire a Postdoctoral Scientist to work on human Alzheimer's research projects that examine neuroinflammatory mechanisms of Alzheimer’s disease pathology. These projects will involve coordination with clinical collaborators for clinical information and sample collection. They also involve extensive flow cytometry and molecular biology analysis to characterize, track, and sort cell types and phenotypes. The projects integrate biochemical assessments, state‑of‑the‑art sequencing, and bioinformatics.

The lab environment is highly supportive of learning new techniques for molecular biology, neuroimmunology, proteomics, epigenetics, and bioinformatics. The ideal candidate has experience in clinical research and is an innovative, collaborative, and highly motivated individual who can work independently but also with other investigators of varied training experience. The environment within OMRF/OKC VAMC/OUHSC is rich with opportunities for students and postdocs.

Aging research (Geroscience) is a cross‑institutional thematic priority and the program has grown dramatically in recent years through the addition of new faculty, the Oklahoma Nathan Shock Center of Excellence in the Basic Biology of Aging and the Geroscience Training Program (T32).

• Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in a biological science, biochemistry, molecular biology, biology, reproductive biology, physiology, chemistry, physics, or other relevant area, M.D., or equivalent.
• Experience in clinical research.
• 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.
• Professionalism while interacting with a diverse group of people, personalities, and cultures.

Individuals with previous experience in clinical research, neuroinflammation, flow cytometry, immunology, and bioinformatics are particularly encouraged to apply.

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.