Postdoctoral Scientist - Lupu Lab

University of California; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) invites applications for a mentored Postdoctoral Scientist position in the Lupu Lab. The work focuses on biological processes regulating hemostasis and vascular dysfunction, using animal models and a range of molecular and cellular techniques.

The role emphasizes independent research development, scientific leadership, and project management, with opportunities to contribute to grant proposals and future funding planning.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and conduct scientific research experiments.
• Develop and test research hypotheses using appropriate methods.
• Manage assigned research projects, including timelines and data quality.
• Participate in ex vivo analysis and evaluate tissues and samples.
• Conduct in vitro cell culture and biochemical assays.
• Perform confocal and fluorescence microscopy and analyze images.
• Prepare manuscripts, abstracts, reports and presentations.

Job description

CAREERS AT OKLAHOMA MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Have big ideas, passion, and a desire to grow? Join us and make a difference.

For multiple consecutive years, Foundation employees have voted OMRF among “Oklahoma’s Top Workplaces.”

Our mission:

"...so that more may live longer, healthier lives." Learn more at omrf.org .

Position Overview and Responsibilities

The Lupu Lab is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scientist to join its multidisciplinary research team. The laboratory investigates the biological processes that regulate blood clotting at the interface between circulating blood and the vascular wall, with a particular emphasis on cardiovascular disease.

Our research uses clinically relevant animal models and integrates experimental pathology, physiological monitoring, histopathology, immunocytochemistry, electron microscopy, molecular biology, and biochemical assays. A central focus of the laboratory is understanding the mechanisms of hemostasis and vascular dysfunction.

This is a mentored postdoctoral training position designed to support the development of independent research skills, scientific leadership, and expertise in laboratory and project management.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, design, conduct, and interpret scientific research experiments.
• Develop and test research hypotheses using appropriate experimental and analytical methods.
• Manage assigned research projects, including timelines, documentation, data quality, and coordination with collaborators.
• Participate in the ex vivo analysis research group and contribute to the evaluation of previously collected tissues and biological samples.
• Conduct in vitro cell culture experiments and biochemical and molecular biology assays.
• Perform confocal and fluorescence microscopy and analyze microscopy data.
• Conduct histopathological, immunocytochemical, and other tissue-based analyses.
• Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present experimental findings.
• Maintain accurate and complete laboratory records.
• Prepare manuscripts, abstracts, reports, posters, and presentations for publication and scientific meetings.
• Contribute to grant proposals and future research planning.
• Develop fellowship applications and pursue independent funding opportunities.
• Participate in laboratory management activities and develop progressive competency in research laboratory operations.
• Provide guidance to junior scientists and research staff.
• Collaborate effectively with investigators, laboratory personnel, and interdisciplinary research partners.
• Perform