Associate Professor - Department of Biochemistry and Physiology

Employer: University of Oklahoma Health Campus

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Salary: Competitive

Closing date: Mar 6, 2026

Discipline: Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Physiology, Other, Education

Organization Type: Academia

Job Details

University of Oklahoma Health Campus

Associate Professor position# 20027915

Department of Biochemistry and Physiology

OUHC is seeking a full time Associate Professor tenure track faculty member in the Department of Biochemistry and Physiology in the area of metabolic pathophysiology. The faculty member will join a vibrant group of investigators in the role of metabolic reprogramming in diabetes, obesity, diabetic complications and aging and geroscience.

The Department of Biochemistry and Physiology is one of five basic science departments within the College of Medicine at OUHC, providing a highly interactive cohort of scientists with interests in the role of metabolic reprogramming in diabetes, obesity, diabetic complications and aging and geroscience.

This position provides a unique opportunity to interact and collaborate with leading scientists in the Harold Hamm Diabetes Center, the Nathan Shock Center on Aging, the Dean McGee Eye Institute, and the Stephenson Cancer Center on the OUHSC campus and the 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 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 competitive graduate students through a variety of doctoral programs offered on the OUHC campus.

OUHC is a comprehensive health center that includes 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. OUHC 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 OUHC and maintains a collaborative partnership with OUHC. Scientists at OMRF are also a source of collaborators for studies in this field. OMRF core facilities are available to OUHC investigators.

OUHC 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.

Successful applicants will receive a competitive salary, generous, multi-year start-up package, and be assigned 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. Letters of recommendation will be requested at a later stage.

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The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine is launching Project 150, a bold initiative to recruit 150 faculty and build nationally recognized strength in biomedical research. We seek outstanding investigators across disciplines and recruits will have access to state-of-the-art resources, robust start-up packages, and unique opportunities for cross-campus collaboration to drive discovery and improve the health of Oklahomans and beyond.