Research Scientist GS9113

About the role

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences is seeking a highly motivated and proactive Research Scientist to study the role of estrogen receptor regulation of innate immunity in the urinary tract infection (UTI) pathogenesis.

Responsibilities

• Utilize molecular and immunological approaches to understand the significance of membrane and nuclear estrogen receptor signaling in regulation of inflammation in the bladder and kidney during initiation of UTI.
• Design and perform experiments independently with appropriate but minimal supervision.
• Perform research, data analysis, write, Lab research protocols (SOP), write manuscripts, and present findings at the local and national meetings.
• Closely work with students in the lab.

Requirements

• Hold a MS with at least two year research experience /Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences.
• Prior experience in flow cytometry including sorting and data analysis, cell culture, bioinformatics and confocal microscopy would be a distinct advantage.

Qualifications

• Master's(degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• A minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience

Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge

• The candidates must be able to design and perform experiments independently with appropriate but minimal supervision.
• The candidate will be expected to perform research, data analysis, write, Lab research protocols (SOP), write manuscripts, and present findings at the local and national meetings.
• The candidate will be expected to closely work with students in the lab.

Benefits

Priority Application Date While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by to ensure full consideration.

Pay

Salary Priority

Schedule

Appointment Length Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice