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:	2023-380
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	11/10/2023

Position Qualification

Position Summary	The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB) seeks a postdoctoral research associate for the lab of Surinder Batra, PhD and Afshin Salehi, MD, MS, Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery and BMB, University of Nebraska Medical Center. Dr. Salehi’s lab is at the forefront of research in brain cancer therapeutics. Our work focuses on developing and validating preclinical models for the treatment of neuro-oncological diseases. Dr. Salehi has pioneered a laser interstitial thermal therapy mouse model and previously studied blood-brain barrier breakdown in patient-derived xenograft mouse glioma models. His current focus is on engineering nanoparticles for more targeted laser therapeutics and exploring new drug discovery for pediatric high-grade gliomas using connectivity mapping. Additionally, we are actively involved in developing a new syngeneic mouse model for research. Our lab is dedicated to devising novel treatments for pediatric high-grade gliomas through new drug trials, the study of the tumor immune microenvironment, and laser therapies. The post-doc will be working on these projects, using new technologies.
Required Qualifications	PhD in scientific field
Supplemental Qualifications	Previous experience with tissue culture, basic molecular and biochemistry assays, handling mouse lines, histology staining and imaging, and intracranial injections. Incumbent will apply their technical skills to translational projects that can improve laser neuro-oncological therapeutics and can be easily applied to clinical setting leading to clinical trials

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	Not Applicable
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 approved precautions will be used when working with lab hazards.

Hand/Wrists

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

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

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
* If you do not yet have the degree required for this position, what is your expected graduation date?
(Open Ended Question)
* 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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