Research Scientist — Urinary Tract Infection Research

Job overview

The Research Scientist — Urinary Tract Infection Research role is onsite at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Compensation is not specified. The research focuses on estrogen receptor regulation of innate immunity in urinary tract infection pathogenesis. The scientist designs and conducts experiments to investigate estrogen receptor signaling and inflammation in the bladder and kidney during UTI initiation. The role advances the research program through data analysis, protocols, manuscripts, presentations, and collaboration with students.

What you'll do

• Design and perform experiments independently with minimal supervision
• conduct research and data analysis
• write laboratory research protocols and manuscripts
• present findings at local and national meetings
• work closely with students in the lab. Flow cytometry, cell culture, bioinformatics, and confocal microscopy experience are advantageous.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

research scientist

biomedical research

urinary tract infection

innate immunity

estrogen receptor signaling

molecular research

immunology

tulsa ok

oklahoma state university

flow cytometry

cell culture

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a master’s degree and at least two years of relevant work experience; a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences is also identified in the position description. Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, eight-hour shifts.

About the employer

The OSU/A&M System is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.