Job Description

Requisition Details

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GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:

2025 - 401

Department

Surgery-Acute Care Surgery 50003925

Business Unit(College/Institute)

College of Medicine

FTE:

100

Reg-Temp

Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

M-F 8:00am-5:00pm w/ occasional 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

01/07/2026


Position Qualification

Position Summary

Candidates must have a PhD, MD, MBBS, or equivalent. Conduct experiments in the areas of basic molecular and cellular biology (protein gel electrophoresis and western blotting, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, mammalian cell culture, PCR. Develop new methods in the laboratory focused on the molecular and cellular intercommunication between coagulation, fibrinolysis, and inflammation. Manage laboratory, individual data analysis and presentation of laboratory data and clinical data. Prepares manuscripts and grant proposal relating to this work. Work with interdisciplinary team members (histology, comparative medicine and clinical research cores) to perform multifunctional studies. An emphasis will be placed on clinical research, scientific experimental design, problem-solving abilities, collaborative skills, communication skills (written and oral), and grantsmanship. Will also manage clinical data, IRB submissions, analyze outcomes within acute trauma databases, and contribute to manuscript and presentation development. Prepares papers and grant proposals relating to this work and may present at conferences. Attend grand rounds/ research forums. Attend departmental meetings. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

PhD, MD, MBBS, or equivalent

Supplemental Qualifications

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

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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

Occasionally

Crawling

Not Applicable

Driving

Not Applicable

Kneeling

Occasionally

Reaching

Occasionally

Sitting

Up to 2 hours

Standing

Occasionally

Squatting

Occasionally

Walking

Up to 2 hours


EXPOSURES

Atmospheric

Yes

Blood/body fluids

Yes

Chemical hazards

Yes

Working on or around moving machinery

No

Electrical current

Yes

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

This position will encounter hazards associated with working in a laboratory such as biohazardous materials and fluids stemming from tissues and cells.


Hand/Wrists

Fine Manipulation

Both

Repetitive Motion

Both

Grasping

Both

If you selected any area above, please explain

Experiments involve methods of dissection or surgical techniques that require repetitive grasping of tools (e.g., forceps and micropipettes) and fine manipulation of harvest of tissues and cells.


Addtional

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

Applicant Documents

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Required Documents

C.V.

Cover Letter

Optional Documents