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:	2023-432
Department	Cellular/Integrative Physiology 50000525
Business Unit(College/Institute)	College of Medicine
FTE:	100
Reg-Temp	Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule	8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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	01/08/2024

Position Qualification

Position Summary	A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the Department of Cellular and Integrative Physiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center to investigate cell surface glycoproteins and glycans within the context of cardiovascular development and disease, including stem cell differentiation and advanced heart failure. The Postdoc will have the opportunity to develop strong biological research skills, including mammalian cell culture, flow cytometry, biochemical assays, and molecular biology. Training in advanced analytical skills will include mass spectrometry analysis of glycoproteins and glycans and development and integration of automated sample handling workflows and custom bioinformatics tools. Responsibilities: Conduct research related to cell surface glycoprotein signaling in stem cell differentiation and cardiac disease. Design and execute experiments related to discovery and validation of cell-type specific targets. Independently drive research projects and participate in collaborative projects between our laboratory and other academic and industrial partners. Act as a leader from the bench, driving research programs, strategies, and ideas to completion. Attend scientific conferences and present results as talks and posters. Summarize relevant research findings in publications. To learn more about research in the Gundry lab, visit www.gundrylab.com. Applications are being accepted online at https://unmc.peopleadmin.com/postings/83622. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Required Qualifications	PhD in a relevant area of cell biology, biochemistry, physiology, developmental biology. Mammalian cell culture
Supplemental Qualifications	Experience in mass spectrometry based analyses of proteins, glycoproteins, or glycans Strongly self-motivated, independent, and ambitious scientist with critical thinking ability. Very strong organizational and communication skills, creativity in methodological development, and understanding of basic experimental design and statistical analyses. Experience in immunocytochemistry, flow cytometry, molecular biology, stem cell culture Experience in functional assessments of cardiac cells, including electrophysiology and calcium handling

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.	Lab environment
Other working environment	NA

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

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

EXPOSURES

Atmospheric	No
Blood/body fluids	No
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	No
Radiation
Operating hand/power tools	No
If you answered yes to any area above, please explain	Works with chemicals

Hand/Wrists

Fine Manipulation	NA
Repetitive Motion	NA
Grasping	NA
If you selected any area above, please explain

Addtional

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

EEO Statement

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

C.V.

Optional Documents

Cover Letter
Other Doc

Requisition Specific Questions

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* 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
* If you do not yet have the degree required for this position, what is your expected graduation date?
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* How many published articles do you have?
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* Of these published articles, how many are you first-author
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* Please enter the name of your doctoral degree-granting institution.
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* How many years of postgraduate research experience do you have as of the date you are submitting this application?
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* 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?
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* If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.
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