Postdoctoral Scientist - Srinivasan Lab

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement contribution (minimum 8%)

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Onsite café and fitness center

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) in Oklahoma City is recruiting a Postdoctoral Scientist to study lymphatic vessel development and cardiovascular valve disease mechanisms. The Srinivasan Laboratory will provide opportunities to work with mouse models, advanced imaging, genomics, and computational analysis, with an emphasis on publishing in high-impact venues.

Successful candidates will develop independent research directions, present work at scientific meetings, and benefit from

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 result.
• Professionalism while interacting with a diverse group of people, personalities, and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Study development and disease mechanisms of lymphatic vessels and cardiovascular valves.
• Work with multidisciplinary approaches including mouse models, imaging, genomics, and computational analysis.
• Develop independent research directions and contribute to high-impact publications.

Skills

Data interpretation

Scientific writing

Collaborative

Independent work

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in Biological Sciences

M.D. or equivalent (or expected soon)

Tools

Genomics analysis

Imaging

Single-cell sequencing

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 .

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.

Selected Publications

• Geng et al., Journal of Experimental Medicine (2025)

More information: https://srinivasan.omrf.org/

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 result.
• 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.

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 Benefits

• We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits to full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision insurance, minimum 8% company retirement contribution, vacation and sick leave, and paid holidays. All employees have access to our onsite café, free onsite fitness center with access to personal trainer, free parking and much more! Relocation assistance available for those located 50 miles outside of Oklahoma City metro. Learn more about our benefits here .

OMRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.