Postdoctoral Scientist - Rankin Lab

University of California; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

8% retirement contribution

Vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Onsite café

Fitness center

Free parking

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scientist in the Rankin Lab, focusing on chromosome assembly and dynamics within the Cell Cycle and Cancer Biology Research Program. You will work with cellular, biochemical, embryonic, and advanced microscopy methods to uncover chromosome behavior and inheritance.

We provide mentorship, training, and structured career development, plus opportunities to publish, present at conferences, and pursue external funding with

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a biological science, chemistry, physics, or other relevant area; M.D.; or equivalent.
• Interest in learning new techniques and exploring complex biological questions.
• Ability to interpret experimental data and summarize findings.
• Commitment to participate in lab and departmental activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated initiative in independent research projects.
• Strong teamwork and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Use molecular biology, biochemistry, microscopy, and genomic techniques to define mechanisms underlying chromosome stability.
• Analyze data and maintain detailed experimental records.
• Collaborate with other scientists in the department and beyond.
• Prepare manuscripts and presentations for conferences.
• Apply for outside funding, with help from the PI, as eligible.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Strong teamwork

Interpret experimental data

Education

Ph.D. in biological science, chemistry, physics, or equivalent

Job description

CAREERS AT OKLAHOMA MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Join us for a Postdoctoral Scientist position in the Rankin Lab, Cell Cycle and Cancer Biology Research Program, focusing on chromosome assembly and dynamics.

Position Overview

We will investigate chromosome structure, replication, and inheritance using cellular, biochemical, embryonic, and advanced microscopy methods. Postdocs will receive mentorship, training, and career development support.

Responsibilities

• Use molecular biology, biochemistry, microscopy, and genomic techniques to define mechanisms underlying chromosome stability.
• Analyze data and maintain detailed experimental records.
• Collaborate with other scientists in the department and beyond.
• Prepare manuscripts and presentations for conferences.
• Apply for outside funding, with help from the PI, as eligible.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a biological science, chemistry, physics, or other relevant area; M.D.; or equivalent.
• Interest in learning new techniques and exploring complex biological questions.
• Ability to interpret experimental data and summarize findings.
• Commitment to participate in lab and departmental activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated initiative in independent research projects.
• Strong teamwork and collaborative skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior research experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, or cell biology.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits for full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision insurance, minimum 8% company retirement contribution, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, onsite café and fitness center, free parking, and relocation assistance for candidates outside 50 miles of Oklahoma City metro.

About OMRF

Founded in 1946, OMRF is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institute dedicated to understanding and developing treatments for human diseases such as Alzheimer’s, cancer, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and cardiovascular disease.