Temporary Postdoctoral Scientist - Humphries Lab

Position Overview and Responsibilities
A temporary Postdoctoral Scientist position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Kenneth Humphries within the Aging & Metabolism Research Program at OMRF to study the intersection of glycolytic regulation and electrophysiology. Studies will focus on the PFKFB2-regulated fructose-2,6-bisphosphate axis and its downstream effects on mitochondrial biology, redox signaling, and Ca²? handling in the heart, with particular emphasis on how disruption of this pathway contributes to arrhythmogenic phenotypes and cardiac dysfunction. This is a mentored position for postdoctoral training.

Incumbents at this level are responsible for the following:
• Planning, designing and conducting research experiments
• Managing research projects
• Preparing reports and papers for publication, presentation and future research
• Contributing to grant writing
• Encouraged to write applications for fellowships

There is potential for qualified applicants to be accepted onto an NIA-funded T32 training grant fellowship.

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

• Previous research experience in cardiac physiology and biochemistry is highly preferred.
• Competitive individuals will have experience and knowledge of cardiac physiology, function, histology and biochemistry as well as basic molecular and biochemical techniques.
• Competitive candidates will also demonstrate proficiency in interpreting assay results, summarizing findings, and assisting with manuscript preparation, grant writing, supervising graduate students and presenting data at national meetings.

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.