Pay Range: Equivalent to current NIH Postdoc Stipend Level

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, Standard/Fixed Schedule

Travel: Not required

Position Introduction:

Postdoctoral Research Fellow Position in Cardiometabolic Diseases

Department of Biochemistry and Physiology

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Dr. Weiqin Chen in the Department of Biochemistry and Physiology at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC) invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral research scholar position. This position will involve conducting molecular, biochemical, physiological, and genetic analyses using in vitro cellular and in vivo animal models and writing manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications, reports, and presentations to academic and community audiences. The candidate will also gain experience in grantsmanship and research design, planning, and execution.

Dr. Chen’s research focuses on elucidating the biological mechanisms underlying cardiometabolic diseases. Her lab is well funded by the NHLBI and NIDDK. The lab uses cutting-edge techniques such as large-scale “-Omics,” genomic editing, and advanced imaging, with cells and mice as models to study obesity, lipodystrophy, heart failure, and fatty liver diseases. Please see the website for more information: https://medicine.ouhsc.edu/directory/details/weiqin-chen.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. or an equivalent doctoral degree in biomedical sciences. Applicants with a doctoral degree in another discipline may be considered if they possess adequate skills to conduct biomedical research. Preferred skills and experiences include animal genetics, molecular biology, cell signaling, and metabolism. Prior experience in heart disease and lipid metabolism is preferred. Candidates seeking their first postdoctoral position will be given top priority.

To apply for this position, please send your CV and contact information for three references to Dr. Chen at Weiqin-chen@ou.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center is an equal employment, equal access, equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. Also, OUHSC is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans. It is the policy of the University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to age, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Required Education and Experience:

To be accepted as a Postdoctoral Fellow you must either currently hold a completed doctoral degree in a relevant field or meet that requirement by the time of your official appointment start.

Any selected candidate must also be approved by our Graduate College.

Department Preferences:

• Preferred skills and experiences include animal genetics, molecular biology, cell signaling, and metabolism.
• Prior experience in heart disease and lipid metabolism is preferred.
• Candidates seeking their first postdoctoral position will be given top priority.

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes

Special Indications: Position subject to renewal based on availability of funds