Assistant & Associate Professor Positions | Department of Biochemistry & Physiology
Center for Geroscience and Healthy Brain Aging
The Department of Biochemistry & Physiology at the University of Oklahoma Harold Hamm Health Campus invites applications for faculty positions at the Assistant and Associate Professor levels, with joint appointments in the Center for Geroscience and Healthy Brain Aging (CfG). Successful candidates will pursue collaborative research on the basic biology of aging or age-associated diseases. We particularly welcome investigators studying inflammation and immunology, cellular senescence, lipid metabolism, or neurodegeneration; applications from other areas of aging and geroscience research are also encouraged.
Eligibility:
■ Assistant Professor (tenure-track): Early-career investigators who have not held R01 or equivalent NIH funding; current K99/R00 awardees are eligible. Appointees will be supported by 3 to 5 years of protected research funding through our NIH/NIGMS-funded Geroscience Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (CoBRE P20) while they establish independent funding.
■ Associate Professor: For established investigators who hold current R01 or equivalent NIH funding and lead a nationally recognized research program. Associate Professors will have the opportunity to mentor CoBRE-supported junior faculty, Geroscience T32 trainees
What we offer: A competitive salary; a generous multi-year start-up package; renovated laboratory space; structured mentorship for junior faculty from established, extramurally funded investigators; and state-of-the-art core facilities in genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics, cytometry, and imaging. Faculty mentor graduate students through multiple doctoral programs on campus.
Collaborative environment: The department is one of five basic science departments in the College of Medicine, with strengths in lipid metabolism, eye and vision research, diabetes, obesity, aging, and geroscience. Faculty collaborate with the Oklahoma Nathan Shock Center on Aging, Harold Hamm Diabetes Center, Stephenson Cancer Center (NCI-designated), Dean McGee Eye Institute, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF), and the Oklahoma City VA Medical Center. Oklahoma City offers a vibrant cultural and culinary scene, thriving arts and entertainment districts, and attractive public spaces, together with a cost of living substantially below that of most university communities.
Qualifications: All candidates must hold a PhD, MD, or equivalent degree and demonstrate a strong record of research productivity. Assistant Professor candidates should have substantial postdoctoral experience and clear potential to build a nationally recognized, extramurally funded research program. Associate Professor candidates must hold current R01 or equivalent NIH funding. All faculty contribute to teaching and service within the department and university.
Serious Inquiries Email: Candidates interested in this position are encouraged to contact Melissa Day at melissa-k-day@ou.edu to express their interest and request additional information regarding the position and appointment process.
Learn more: centerforgeroscience.ouhsc.edu; Department of Biochemistry and Physiology
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