Job Description

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 commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to these values.

Benefits
We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including, medical, dental, and vision insurance, minimum 8% company retirement contribution, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, onsite cafe, 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 and out of state. Learn more about our benefits here.

We are committed to addressing additional needs of faculty, including dual career couples and single parents. We are particularly focused on overcoming barriers to gender equity in science. OMRF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.


Responsibilities
The Genes and Human Disease Research Program at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (omrf.org) invites candidates to apply for an investigator position at the Assistant Professor level. Current investigators in GHD study questions related to human disease through both model organism and human studies. Our expertise varies from stem cell biology, genome editing, genomics bioinformatics, and neuroepigenetics to human health-related problems including autoimmune diseases, aging, hearing loss, and regeneration. We seek to identify a candidate who will establish an independent research career as well as catalyze collaborative research in our highly interactive program.

All investigators at OMRF have access to state-of-the-art core facilities, including an Imaging Core, animal facilities, and modern, next generation sequencing technology and bioinformatics platforms. The successful candidate will receive a generous, multi-year, start-up package with significant salary, equipment, and research funding. OMRF also provides substantial ongoing salary support and research support after the start-up period has ended.


Qualifications
Candidates must have a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree, relevant postdoctoral training, and an outstanding publication record


To apply, visit https://careers-omrf.icims.com/jobs/1461/assistant-professor/job?in_iframe=1

OMRF’s excellence can only be fully realized by individuals who share our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to these values. OMRF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.