The University of Oklahoma Health Campus (OUHC) and the NCI-Designated Stephenson Cancer Center (SCC) are seeking applications for one postdoctoral research fellowship (2-3 year appointment, subject to availability of funds and satisfactory work performance) to work under the joint mentorship of Dr. Jordan Neil and Dr. Mark Doescher. We are recruiting a highly motivated scholar committed to building an independent research career in cancer prevention, community-engaged research, digital health, and/or cancer screening to improve health outcomes across diverse communities in Oklahoma.
Starting salary is $67,000 per year plus a $5,000 annual travel/training fund.
Primary Focus Areas
1. Statewide Cancer Screening Evaluation (50% – Dr. Doescher)
• Track and analyze statewide screening outcomes, including activity of the TSET mobile lung screening van.
• Support monitoring, reporting, and quality improvement across lung, colorectal, breast, and prostate screening programs.
• Generate data to inform program decision-making, evaluation, and create technical reports for progress of SCC outreach activities to TSET.
2. Cancer Screening & Digital Health Research (50% – Dr. Neil)
• Lead and contribute to digital-health and at-home screening studies.
• Engage Tribal, rural, and community partners to reduce screening disparities.
• Support statewide awareness campaigns to improve screening motivation and readiness.
Training and Development
• Lead and contribute to manuscripts from multiple ongoing cancer screening projects.
• Write pilot and career development grants (K-level, R-level).
• Gain hands-on experience managing all phases of community-engaged cancer prevention and screening studies, including IRB submissions, protocol implementation, outreach coordination, participant tracking, and partnership communication.
• Training in community-engaged approaches, health disparities research, digital health, adaptive trial design, and implementation science. Specifics on mobile health research methods can be found here: https://healthpromotionresearch.org/Training).
• Instruction in advanced quantitative and mixed methods.
Qualifications
Candidates should hold a doctoral degree in public health, social or behavioral science, psychology, health communication, community health, or a related field. Fellow duties are highly focused on writing (e.g., papers, grant applications) and tracking and monitoring screening outcomes, thus excellent writing and proficient quantitative skills are required.
Preferred qualifications include:
• Background or strong interest in cancer prevention, screening, or community-based research.
• Interest in mobile health, digital outreach, or implementation science.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a curriculum vitae and cover letter describing research interests, commitment to cancer prevention and community engagement, and long-term career goals to Jordan-Neil@ou.edu
Oklahoma City (OKC) is the 20th largest city in the United States and rapidly growing. OKC has over 300 days of sunshine annually, affordable cost of living (e.g., $67,000 in OKC = $134,000 in San Francisco, $117,000 in Boston, $86,000 in Denver, $82,000 in Chapel Hill), excellent schools, and a wide array of cultural amenities.
Forbes magazine recently ranked OKC as one of the TOP 3 cities to move to in 2024. OKC has thriving cultural, art, and music scenes, and has experienced considerable urban revitalization efforts over the past several years.
Be a part of a city on the rise: Oklahoma City. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GJIHhypBmU&feature=youtu.be
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The University of Oklahoma is an EO/AA Institution http://www.ou.edu/eoo/. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Posted: 11/19/2025
The TSET Health Promotion Research Center (HPRC) of the NCI-Designated Stephenson Cancer Center at the University of Oklahoma Health Campus is seeking applications for 1 open postdoctoral research fellowship (typically a 2-year appointment).
The fellow will work with Dr. Thanh C. Bui on multiple research projects focusing on behavioral interventions for cancer prevention and control in high-risk populations, including immunizations against oncogenic viruses and tobacco cessation. A description of the ongoing work can be found at: https://healthpromotionresearch.org/Faculty/details/thanh-c-bui-md-drph.
Ideally, candidates would aspire to become independent academic researchers in the areas of health behavior change, cancer prevention, and global health. The starting salary is $67,000 per year + $5,000 annual travel and training fund.
The HPRC has unique resources including the Tobacco Treatment Research Program, the Mobile Health Shared Resources, the Tobacco Regulatory Science Laboratory (designed for the observation and measurement of tobacco use), and a Training Program for fellows and graduate/undergraduate trainees. View information about HPRC faculty and resources here: https://healthpromotionresearch.org/
The fellow will be involved in data analyses, manuscript preparation, and other research activities for both completed and ongoing studies. There will be opportunities for the fellow to contribute to interventional research designs and to use quantitative methods or mixed-methods research approach. Fellows will also take part in the formal HPRC training program which includes seminars focused on cancer prevention research and career development.
Qualifications include a doctoral degree in social/behavioral sciences, public health, psychology, or other relevant areas. Fellow duties are highly focused on writing (e.g., manuscripts and grant applications); thus, excellent writing skills are required. Experience in working with diverse populations, tobacco research, health promotion, and mixed methods are preferred but not required.
Interested candidates should send a curriculum vitae and cover letter stating research interests and career goals to Dr. Thanh C Bui (thanh-c-bui@ou.edu) and CC Dr. Cate Moriasi (cate-moriasi@ou.edu).
Oklahoma City (OKC) is the 20th largest city in the United States and rapidly growing. OKC has over 300 days of sunshine annually, affordable cost of living (e.g., $67,000 in OKC = $134,000 in San Francisco, $117,000 in Boston, $86,000 in Denver, $82,000 in Chapel Hill), excellent schools, and a wide array of cultural amenities.
Forbes magazine recently ranked OKC as one of the TOP 3 US cities to move to in 2024. OKC has thriving cultural, art, and music scenes, and has experienced considerable urban revitalization efforts over the past several years.
Be a part of a city on the rise: Oklahoma City.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GJIHhypBmU&feature=youtu.be
http://bricktownokc.com/
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The University of Oklahoma is an EO/AA Institution http://www.ou.edu/eoo/. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Posted: 11/14/2025
A position for a post-doctoral fellow is available in the laboratory of Dr. Carol Webb in the Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Immunology and Allergy. We are seeking an enthusiastic recent graduate with ambition and the ability to take over existing projects and manuscripts in process. Our new R01 uses both molecular techniques and functional cellular studies to understand the roles of the transcription factor ARID3a in B lymphocytes from lupus patients and may lead to new therapeutic avenues. Prior experience with tissue culture and flow cytometry would be particularly beneficial. Successful candidates will have strong oral and written communication and organization skills. The environment at OUHSC is diverse and inclusive.
To apply, email CV with names and contact information of three references directly to Dr. Webb at carol-webb@ou.edu.
Posted: 9/12/2025
The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center is currently offering a postdoctoral fellow position in vision research to start in July-August, 2025. This position will be funded by a Brightfocus Foundation Macular Degeneration Award, focusing on understanding the role of microglia/macrophages in retinal pigmented epithelium (RPE) degeneration with advanced age and diet. We are seeking a Ph.D. graduate with a strong innovative focus, experience in molecular biology/biochemistry techniques, mouse model work, excellent communication skills, and a proven publication record. Preference will be given to individuals with a strong interest and experience in vision research, eager to learn/apply bioinformatic pipelines for cell-specific transcriptomic and epigenomic analyses.
To apply, please provide a curriculum vitae, a brief summary of research experience and goals, and the names and contact information of three references to Dr. Ana Chucair-Elliott at ana-chucair@ouhsc.edu
Laboratory of Elizabeth Hile
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The Cancer Rehabilitation Research Laboratory (CRRL) in the NCI-accredited Stephenson Cancer Center at the University of Oklahoma (OU) has an immediate opening for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at an annual salary of $63,000 for up to 2 years. The CRRL aims to optimize early detection and intervention for cancer-related neuromuscular toxicities impacting survivors’ movement and Quality of Life. Toward this aim, we collaborate with OU Norman engineers on related biotechnologies and artificial intelligence algorithms, and with OU Health clinics to recruit individuals with cancers, especially gynecologic, hematologic, hepatobiliary, and bladder.
Expectations: The postdoctoral fellow will expand their skills toward independently conducting, disseminating, and leading research. They will accomplish these objectives through self-directed, active learning as they perform activities that include, but are not limited to:
- All daily research tasks required for active CRRL study protocols, including recruitment and eligibility screening of participants, the collection and management of human performance data and patient-reported outcomes, and the provision of study interventions.
- Preparation of developing study protocols and regulatory submissions for institutional research approvals. The fellow will also assist the PI in preparing intramural and extramural funding applications.
- Analysis of existing laboratory data for publication and national presentation. Authorship is earned, in an order commensurate with the level of independent contributions.
- Co-mentoring of laboratory trainees, including undergraduate and graduate students. Didactic teaching opportunities (e.g., guest lectures) may also be available through the OU College of Allied Health.
Active attendance at research meetings is required, and the fellow must present their progress weekly. The submission of at least one first-authored manuscript and national abstract are expected in the first year of training. Funding for a second year of training will be contingent upon satisfactory performance evaluations in Year 1.
Eligibility: Requirements include the completion of a dissertation-based doctoral degree (PhD preferred), experience in the conduct and analysis of human participants’ research in an area related to rehabilitation, and a history of research dissemination in the form of presentations and publications. A history of clinical practice is preferred; physical therapists eligible for licensure in the State of Oklahoma will receive the highest priority. The applicant must have strong written and verbal English-language communication skills, the ability to safely engage with study participants of various age groups, cultural backgrounds, and physical function, and confidence to learn human performance technology. Statistical assistance is available; however, we seek a motivated problem-solver with strong analytical and reasoning skills to clean, visualize, and interpret human performance data with minimal supervision from the PI.
To Apply: Send a cover letter (2-page maximum) detailing relevant research experience and interests, a curriculum vitae, and two letters of reference to Dr. Elizabeth Hile (Elizabeth-Hile@ouhsc.edu).
About Oklahoma City: OKC is the anchor of a rapidly growing, multicultural metropolitan area with a population of 1.3 million, over 300 days of sunshine annually, very affordable cost of living, excellent schools, and a wide array of cultural amenities. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-0cPNJPRLY; http://bricktownokc.com/ The University of Oklahoma is an EO/AA Institution http://www.ou.edu/eoo/ .
Posted 7/30/2024
The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center is currently offering a postdoctoral fellow position in vision research. This position is funded by an NIH/NEI research grant, focusing on understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms of photoreceptor degeneration and exploring therapeutic interventions. We are seeking a PhD graduate with a strong innovative focus, excellent communication skills, and a proven publication record. Preference will be given to individuals with a strong interest and experience in vision research.
To apply, please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to Dr. Raju Rajala at the Department of Ophthalmology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 608 Stanton L. Young Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73104. You can also reach Dr. Rajala by phone at (405) 271-8255, by fax at (405) 271-8128, or via email at raju-rajala@ouhsc.edu.
Multiple postdoctoral positions are available at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Dr. Prabha Nagareddy’s lab at the Department of Medicine. The successful candidate will utilize molecular, genetic, immunological and pharmacological approaches to decipher the signaling pathways that regulate inflammation with a focus on myeloid cell production in different disease settings, including but not limited to diabetes, obesity, atherosclerosis, myocardial ischemia, etc.
Candidates must be able to design and perform experiments independently with appropriate but minimal supervision. Prior experience in flow cytometry including sorting and data analysis, mouse genetics, animal handling, bioinformatics, confocal microscopy and surgical techniques would be a distinct advantage. Highly motivated individuals who wish to develop careers in academia are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to candidates with documented success in research, such as first author publications and aspirations for an independent scientific career. Please provide your CV, letter of specific research interests, and contact information for 3 references by email to Prabhakara-nagareddy@ouhsc.edu.