EEO Statement: |
UNMC is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. |
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Location | Omaha, NE |
Requisition Number: | 2024 - 375 |
Department | COPH Environ, Agri & Occ Health 50005427 |
Business Unit(College/Institute) | College of Public Health |
FTE: | 100 |
Reg-Temp | Full-Time Regular |
Work Schedule | M-F, Flexible |
Requisition Category | Research - Academic |
Requisition Title | Postdoctoral Research Associate |
Job Title/Academic Rank | Postdoctoral Research Associate |
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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 | 10/18/2024 |
Position Summary | The Water, Climate, and Health Program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual interested in joining our interdisciplinary team to explore the impacts of climate on human health. The successful candidate will work on innovative research and engagement projects that explore the connections between climate and health. The postdoctoral researcher will have the opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers from various academic institutions and governmental agencies, including the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute, as well as national and international partners. In addition to helping with climate and health studies funded by NOAA, CDC, and NASA, the postdoctoral researcher will have an opportunity to participate in the newly formed NIST Climate Measurements Center of Excellence. They will assist with leading sectoral working groups to conduct formal gap analyses, solicit input from stakeholder groups, and lead the development of new methodologies for climate impact measurement. The project will focus on refining and standardizing metrics that span economic, social, and ecological system. Our objective is to ensure that assessments at the state and subnational levels are robust, transdisciplinary, and capable of informing local and regional decision-making. This includes building capacity among stakeholders to apply the tools and methods developed and contributing to the establishment of national standards for climate risk and adaptation metrics. Key Responsibilities
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Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. | Office environment |
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Other working environment | NA |
Bending, stooping, twisting | Occasionally |
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Crawling | Occasionally |
Driving | Occasionally |
Kneeling | Occasionally |
Reaching | Occasionally |
Sitting | Over 5 hours |
Standing | Occasionally |
Squatting | Occasionally |
Walking | Occasionally |
Atmospheric | No |
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Blood/body fluids | No |
Chemical hazards | No |
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 | NA |
Fine Manipulation | NA |
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Repetitive Motion | NA |
Grasping | NA |
If you selected any area above, please explain | NA |
Describe any other aspects and demands of the job not listed in this description. | NA |
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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. |
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Date Posted | October 18, 2024 |
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Requisition | 2024 - 375 |
Located In | Omaha, NE |
Job Type | Full-time Employee |
SOC Category | 00-0000.00 |