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 - 418
Department	Surgical Oncology 50005675
Business Unit(College/Institute)	College of Medicine
FTE:	100
Reg-Temp	Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule	M-F 8-5 w/ some evenings and weekends
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	12/06/2024

Position Qualification

Position Summary	The Breast Surgical Oncology Postdoctoral Research Associate will play a pivotal role in breast surgical oncology research, advancing both clinical and translational research efforts in idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM), triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), and breast cancer brain metastasis. This position encompasses laboratory work focused on understanding the mechanisms of disease and exploring novel therapeutic approaches, including drug repurposing and resistance pathways. The successful candidate will also manage clinical data, IRB submissions, analyze outcomes within breast cancer databases, and contribute to manuscript and presentation development. This role is ideal for a motivated researcher interested in bridging basic science with clinical impact, aiming to address pressing challenges in breast cancer care, particularly for underserved and minority populations who suffer from worse breast cancer outcomes.
Required Qualifications	MD, PhD or equivalent
Supplemental Qualifications	Experience with statistical data analysis, clinical research process, clinical data collection

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, Clinical environment
Other working environment	NA

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Bending, stooping, twisting	Occasionally
Crawling	Occasionally
Driving	Occasionally
Kneeling	Up to 2 hours
Reaching	2-5 hours
Sitting	2-5 hours
Standing	Up to 2 hours
Squatting	Up to 2 hours
Walking	Up to 2 hours

EXPOSURES

Atmospheric	No
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	Yes
Work with laboratory animals	Yes
Radiation
Operating hand/power tools	No
If you answered yes to any area above, please explain	The successful candidate will be responsible for collection of blood and/or body fluid samples from human subjects. Chemical hazard exposure will be limited to those agents commonly found in a basic science laboratory, for which training and MSDS information will be provided in detail prior to potential exposure. Wearing PPE may be required in some clinical environments to collect blood and/or body fluid samples from human subjects. This position offers the opportunity to participate in basic science research involving animals models including (but not limited to) swine and rodents.

Hand/Wrists

Fine Manipulation	Both
Repetitive Motion	Both
Grasping	Both
If you selected any area above, please explain	Experiments involve methods of dissection or techniques that require repetitive grasping of tools (e.g., forceps and micropipettes) and fine manipulation.

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

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)