Postdoctoral Scientist - Srinivasan Lab
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Summary
The Srinivasan Laboratory at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is recruiting a motivated Postdoctoral Scientist to study the development and disease mechanisms of lymphatic vessels and cardiovascular valves.
Job description
Position Overview and Responsibilities
The Srinivasan Laboratory at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is recruiting a motivated Postdoctoral 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.
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 desirable but not required.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. in a biological science, M.D., or equivalent (or expected to receive degree soon).
- Familiarity with standard lab techniques.
- Strong motivation to publish research papers.
- Must be detail-oriented, organized, and able to work independently, as well as part of a team.
- Ability to communicate and write summaries of results.
- Professionalism while interacting with a diverse group of people, personalities, and cultures.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated productivity with peer-reviewed publications.
- Experience with histology.
- Experience with mouse models of disease.
- Familiarity with vascular biology or immunology.
Work Hours
Work hours are typically Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5pm.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in a biological science, M.D., or equivalent (or expected to receive degree soon)
- Familiarity with standard lab techniques
- Strong motivation to publish research papers
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to communicate and write summaries of results
- Professionalism interacting with diverse groups
- Preferred: demonstrated productivity with peer-reviewed publications
- Preferred: experience with histology
- Preferred: experience with mouse models of disease
- Preferred: familiarity with vascular biology or immunology
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 8% Retirement Contribution
- Vacation & Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Onsite Café
- Free Fitness Center
- Personal Trainer Access
- Free Parking
- Relocation Assistance
Company overview
The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institute established in 1946 and headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. As a leading biomedical research organization, OMRF employs over 450 scientific and administrative staff members across more than 50 laboratories focused on understanding and developing more effective treatments for human diseases. The foundation conducts cutting-edge research across five major divisions: Aging & Metabolism, Arthritis & Clinical Immunology, Cardiovascular Biology, Cell Cycle & Cancer Biology, and Genes & Human Disease. OMRF has achieved significant scientific breakthroughs that have led to three FDA-approved drugs, including the first targeted therapy for sickle cell disease and the first approved treatment for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder. The foundation secures more than $30 million annually in competitive research grants from the National Institutes of Health and other funding agencies, maintaining state-of-the-art core facilities for DNA sequencing, flow cytometry, imaging, and mouse genome manipulation. OMRF also operates educational programs including the Sir Alexander Fleming Scholar Program for Oklahoma students and maintains strong community engagement through philanthropic initiatives.