Position Details

Req ID:

req18212

Position Title:

Post Doctoral Fellowship

Position Type:

Staff Full-Time

Position Number:

GF1749

OSU Campus:

Tulsa - Center for Health Sciences/OSU Medicine

Department:

Pharmacology and Physiology

Location Address:

1111 West 17th Street
Tulsa , Oklahoma, 74114
United States

Hiring Supervisor:

 

Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding):

Salary , Minimun starting rate is $61,008.00

Work Schedule:

Typically 8 hrs/day, 5 days/week

Faculty Appt Period:

Job Summary:

Job Summary: 
Become an integral part of our vibrant and collaborative research community at the Behavioral Immunology Lab of Tulsa, located at the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences by applying for the position of Postdoctoral Research Fellow. We invite highly motivated individuals with a Ph.D. (or nearing completion) in a relevant field to join our dynamic team. This training position offers a unique opportunity to gain clinical research experience in the burgeoning field of psychoneuroimmunology.

Our research focuses on understanding the health impacts of social adversity and stress-related conditions by investigating neuroendocrine and immune dysregulation in human research participants. Recent studies in our lab have delved into the effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on immune gene regulation and SARS-COV-2 immune memory. We are now expanding our research to unravel the risk factors associated with post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC or "long COVID").

We welcome candidates with a strong interest in psychoneuroimmunology. The successful candidate will exhibit a dedication to research, possess strong communication skills, demonstrate self-motivation, embrace a collaborative work ethic, and showcase creative problem-solving abilities.

The lab is affiliatedwith the Center for Integrative Research on Childhood Adversity (CIRCA), whichreceives funding from the NIH Phase 2 CoBRE program. CIRCA focuses on studyingthe biological, cognitive, and socioemotional impacts of early life stress. Theultimate goal is to develop interventions that can effectively break the cycleof generational trauma and toxic stress. To learn more, please visit  http://www.circaok.com/ 

Research Topics
- Adaptive Immunity
- Immune gene regulation
- Neuroendocrine pathways
- Childhood adversity & chronic stress relatedconditions
- COVID-19 & long-COVID
- Health disparities
- Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
- Dysautonomia

Environmental Hazard: 
Possible exposure to hazardous chemicals, bio-hazards, radioactive materials, hot and cold , blood borne pathogens. 

Physical Requirements: 
Ability to lift and transport equipment or specimens weighing up to 20 pounds

Special Instructions to Applicants

 Required

- Curriculum Vitae (CV)

- Research Statement (1-2 pages)

                - Please briefly describe your past scientific achievements, then focus on your future research plans. Address how your background and career goals align with our lab's work.

- 1 to 3 Reference letters

Optional

- A cover letter is not required, but feel free to include one if there is something you'd like to communicate that was not addressed in the other material.

- NIH Biosketch

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Qualifications:
PhD  required
MD with relevant laboratory experience may substitute for PhD
Previous experience in a research or academic setting 
Scientific writing experience
Basic statistics

Responsibilities: 
ConductingExperimental Research: Design, plan, and execute experiments.
Employ a variety ofimmunological techniques, including flow cytometry, ELISA,
ELISpot, and other cellularand molecular biology methods.
Clinical ResearchInvolvement: Collaborate with clinical teams to collect and
analyze samples fromindividuals with clinical symptoms of long COVID. Translate
research findings intopotential clinical applications.
Data Analysis andInterpretation: Analyze experimental data using appropriate
statistical methods.Contribute to the interpretation of results and the preparation of
research findings forpublication in scientific journals.
Collaboration: Workclosely with interdisciplinary teams within the lab and
collaborate with externalresearchers and clinicians. Engage in scientific discussions
and contribute to theoverall research direction of the lab.
Mentorship andTraining: Supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate
students involved in theresearch projects. Provide training and guidance in
experimental techniques and researchmethodologies.

Skills, Proficiencies, and Knowledge: 
Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
Manual dexterity to handle specimens and repair equipment