Campus

OSU - Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Dr. Lin Liu,  lin.liiu@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Variable depending on research needs

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

Commensurate with experience 

Priority Application Date

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by 02/01/2026 to ensure full consideration.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit curriculum vitae, cover letter and contact information for 3 professional references. 

About this Position

Research Associate Position – Oklahoma Center for Respiratory and Infectious Diseases (OCRID)
Oklahoma State University

The Oklahoma Center for Respiratory and Infectious Diseases (OCRID) at Oklahoma State University (OSU) invites applications for a Research Associate position.

OCRID is a multi-institutional and interdisciplinary research center with administrative offices located in McElroy Hall at OSU (https://ocrid.okstate.edu/). The Center serves as a focal point for advancing respiratory infectious disease research in Oklahoma. OCRID scientists conduct cutting-edge research on respiratory infectious diseases, focusing on influenza virus, respiratory syncytial virus, respiratory bacterial and fungal infections, and, more recently, COVID-19.

OCRID’s interdisciplinary projects encompass a wide range of areas, including therapeutics, vaccines, diagnostics, disease pathogenesis, nutrition, and bioengineering.

The successful candidate will:

• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary research team on respiratory and infectious disease projects.
• Coordinate research projects, cores, and activities.
• Prepare progress reports and grant applications.

Applicants with a strong interest in joining a dynamic, collaborative, and interdisciplinary research center are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in biomedical sciences (required).
• Experience in respiratory and infectious diseases research (preferred).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills (preferred).

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D./Ed.D.

  Biomedical Sciences

  (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

• Experience in respiratory and infectious diseases research

  Excellent communication and organizational skills