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:	2024 - 265
Department	Ob/Gyn Research Lab 50000603
Business Unit(College/Institute)	College of Medicine
FTE:	100
Reg-Temp	Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule	M-F, 8-5
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	08/09/2024

Position Qualification

Position Summary	This position will study the impacts of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) exposure on reproductive health and fertility across multiple generations of mice. The work involves the use in vivo rodent models and in vitro approaches using cells lines and the isolation and culturing of primary ovarian cells. The successful candidate will become proficient with breeding, handling, and dosing mice. This position will be involved in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of experimental data, presentation of data at regional and national meetings, manuscript preparation, and grant writing.
Required Qualifications	Candidate must possess a PhD degree and have expertise in cell culture and animal work (preferably with experience in breeding, ip/iv injections, oral gavage, and blood collections) as well as a variety of laboratory assays including western blot analysis, molecular biology techniques, immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy, and other biochemical assessments. Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work independently and as a part of a team, working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GraphPad Prism, ImageJ, and statistical analysis software is required.
Supplemental Qualifications

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	Occasionally
Crawling	Not Applicable
Driving	Not Applicable
Kneeling	Not Applicable
Reaching	Occasionally
Sitting	Occasionally
Standing	2-5 hours
Squatting	Occasionally
Walking	Occasionally

EXPOSURES

Atmospheric	Yes
Blood/body fluids	Yes
Chemical hazards	Yes
Working on or around moving machinery	Yes
Electrical current	No
Noise	Yes
Changes of temperature/humidity	Yes
Wear PPE	Yes
Work with laboratory animals	Yes
Radiation
Operating hand/power tools	Yes
If you answered yes to any area above, please explain	Applicant will need to handle human and animal blood/tissue samples

Hand/Wrists

Fine Manipulation	yes
Repetitive Motion	yes
Grasping	yes
If you selected any area above, please explain	The applicant needs to be able to accurately perform repetitive biomedical analysis

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.
Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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?
(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)