Postdoctoral Research Associate

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:	UNMC is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location	Omaha, NE
Requisition Number:	2023-400
Department	Biochem and Molecular Biology 50000510
Business Unit(College/Institute)	College of Medicine
FTE:	100
Reg-Temp	Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule	TBD
Requisition Category	Research - Academic
Requisition Title	Postdoctoral Research Associate
Job Title/Academic Rank	Postdoctoral Research Associate
Additional Requisition Title
Appointment Type	A1 - REG OTHER ACAD SAL
Salary Range	Salary Commensurate with Experience
Job/EEO Category	Professional Non-Faculty (Includes Other Academic)
Job Requisition Begin Date	11/22/2023

Position Qualification

Position Summary	A postdoctoral position currently available in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department at the University of Nebraska Medical Center focused on novel combination therapy and biomarkers for glioblastoma (brain cancer). The potential candidate is expected to perform various cell and molecular biology techniques, PBMC and exosome isolation from human serum, bioinformatics, in vitro and in vivo experiments to evaluate the combination drug therapy in glioblastoma and the development of biomarkers for pseudoprogression. He/she will be also involved in animal genotyping.
Required Qualifications	PhD in scientific field
Supplemental Qualifications	Extensive experience in cell culture, 3D culture, drug screening, and fluorescent microscopy. A prior experience in molecular and cancer biology. A candidate should have publications as the first author in peer-reviewed journals. At least 2-3 years of research experience. Strong background in cancer biology and therapeutic targeting is required. Further, knowledge in ATAC-sequencing, RNA-sequencing, pathological techniques, and in-vivo preclinical research experience is desirable.

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The information provided below best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed.

Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed.	Office environment, Lab environment, Animal facility
Other working environment	NA

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Bending, stooping, twisting	Not Applicable
Crawling	Not Applicable
Driving	Not Applicable
Kneeling	Occasionally
Reaching	Occasionally
Sitting	2-5 hours
Standing	2-5 hours
Squatting	Occasionally
Walking	Occasionally

EXPOSURES

Atmospheric	Yes
Blood/body fluids	Yes
Chemical hazards	Yes
Working on or around moving machinery	No
Electrical current	No
Noise	No
Changes of temperature/humidity	No
Wear PPE	No
Work with laboratory animals	Yes
Radiation
Operating hand/power tools	No
If you answered yes to any area above, please explain	All precautions will be used when working with hazards in the lab.

Hand/Wrists

Fine Manipulation	both
Repetitive Motion	both
Grasping	both
If you selected any area above, please explain	General lab benchwork

Addtional

Describe any other aspects and demands of the job not listed in this description.

EEO Statement

The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment. UNMC is dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and included. UNMC does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNMC complies with all local, state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination, including Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

C.V.

Optional Documents

Cover Letter
Other Doc

Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have, or will you possess in the near future, a Doctoral degree in the area(s) identified in this posting?
- Yes
- No
* If you have not yet graduated, can you provide an enrollment verification or enrollment certificate with expected graduation date from your university or institution? This can be uploaded as "other document"
- Yes
- No
* How many published articles do you have?
(Open Ended Question)
* Of these published articles, how many are you first-author
(Open Ended Question)
* Please enter the name of your doctoral degree-granting institution.
(Open Ended Question)
* How many years of postgraduate research experience do you have as of the date you are submitting this application?
(Open Ended Question)
* Please select one of the following:
- I am a U.S. citizen
- I am a non-citizen national of the U.S.
- I am a permanent resident (green card holder)
- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status
* How did you hear about this position?
- Careerlink
- Employee Referral
- HERC
- Indeed
- Job Fair
- Lincoln Journal Star
- Linkedin
- Omaha World Herald
- UNMC Job Site
- Facebook
- NEWorks
- Handshake
- Other
* If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.
(Open Ended Question)