"Assistant Professor, Faculty Position in Biochemistry & Physiology"

The Department of Biochemistry & Physiology at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences (OUHSC) invites applications for tenured/tenure-track faculty positions. We especially welcome candidates investigating inflammation, cellular senescence, immunology, lipid metabolism, and/or neurodegeneration. Applicants conducting research on the basic biology of aging will have an opportunity to hold a secondary appointment in the Center for Geroscience and Healthy Brain Aging (CfG).

Candidates are expected to establish innovative, externally funded research programs and contribute to teaching and service within the department and the university. Applicants must hold a PhD and/or MD and demonstrate a strong record of research achievements. Candidates should have substantial postdoctoral experience and clear potential to develop a nationally recognized, extramurally funded research program. Successful applicants will receive an extensive mentorship, a competitive salary, a generous multi-year start-up package, and newly renovated laboratory space.

Job requirements include evidence of outstanding research productivity and a PhD, MD or equivalent. Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, a description of current research interests and future research plans as a single pdf file. They should also include contact information for at least three references which will be requested at a later stage. Please address the application to Dr. Ann Louise Olson (ann-olson@ouhsc.edu), Chair of the Search Committee, and send the application packet as a single PDF to Ginnia Smith at ginnia-smith@ouhsc.edu

The Department of Biochemistry and Physiology is one of five basic science departments within the College of Medicine at OUHSC, providing a highly interactive cohort of scientists with interests in lipid metabolism, diabetes, obesity, aging, and geroscience. This position provides a unique opportunity to interact and collaborate with leading scientists in the Center for Geroscience and Healthy Brain Aging, Nathan Shock Center on Aging, Harold Hamm Diabetes Center, Dean McGee Eye Institute, Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation and Oklahoma City VA Medical Center located next to the OUHSC campus. For further information about the department and centers go to Center for Geroscience <https://centerforgeroscience.ouhsc.edu/>; <https://medicine.ouhsc.edu/academic-departments/biochemistry-and-physiology>; <https://www.ouhealth.com/harold-hamm-diabetes-center>; <https://oklahomanathanshockcenteronaging.org>; <https://dmei.org>; <https://www.ouhealth.com/stephenson-cancer-center>. Faculty members in Department of Biochemistry and Physiology have the opportunity to mentor highly competitive graduate students through a variety of doctoral programs offered on the OUHSC campus.

OUHSC is a comprehensive health center that includes the Colleges of Pharmacy, Dentistry, Nursing, Allied Health, Public Health, Medicine, and the Graduate College. It is home to two hospitals and an NCI-designated Cancer Center. OUHSC Core Facilities include the state-of-the-art Laboratory for Molecular Biology and Cytometry Research, which provides services specializing in genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics, cytometry, and imaging. The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is adjacent to OUHSC and maintains a collaborative partnership with OUHSC. Scientists at OMRF are also a source of collaborators for studies in this field. OMRF core facilities are available to OUHSC investigators.

OUHSC is located in downtown Oklahoma City, the country’s 20th largest city. The greater Oklahoma City area has a rich cultural base with modern, vibrant business and entertainment districts. The cost of living is enviably low relative to other university communities across the country.

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