Research Scientist GS

Overview

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences is seeking a highly motivated and proactive Research Scientist to study the role of estrogen receptor regulation of innate immunity in the urinary tract infection (UTI) pathogenesis. The successful candidate will utilize molecular and immunological approaches to understand the significance of membrane and nuclear estrogen receptor signaling in regulation of inflammation in the bladder and kidney during initiation of UTI.

• Design and perform experiments independently with appropriate but minimal supervision.
• Perform research, data analysis, write Lab research protocols (SOPs), write manuscripts, and present findings at local and national meetings.
• Closely work with students in the lab.

• Master's degree (degree must be conferred on or before start date) or Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences.
• A minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience.

• The candidate must be able to design and perform experiments independently with appropriate but minimal supervision.
• The candidate will be expected to perform research, data analysis, write Lab research protocols (SOP), write manuscripts, and present findings at local and national meetings.
• The candidate will be expected to closely work with students in the lab.

• Prior experience in flow cytometry including sorting and data analysis, cell culture, bioinformatics and confocal microscopy would be a distinct advantage.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
The candidate will be expected to closely work with students in the lab. Please provide your CV, letter of specific research interests, and contact information for 3 references by email to Rashmi.kaul
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