Professor - Medical Ethics jobs in Oklahoma City, OK

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 Member level (Assistant Professor equivalent). 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.

OMRF is an independent, not-for-profit biomedical research institute adjacent to the campus of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC) in Oklahoma City. Oklahoma City offers a dynamic and burgeoning midtown area near the campus, and a very reasonable cost of living.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Special Instructions

To apply, send a CV, a 2-3 page future research plan, up to three recent publications, and the names of three references to GHDFaculty@omrf.org. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.