Postdoctoral Research Associate

Requisition Details

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: 2026 - 360 Department Eppley Inst Research 50000686 Business Unit(College/Institute) Eppley Institute 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 09/15/2026

Position Qualification

Position Summary

The Caglayan laboratory at the Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases, University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), is actively seeking highly motivated and talented Postdoctoral Research Associates to join out research team.

Our research program, supported by funding from the National Institute of General Medical Services (NIGMS) and start-up funding for the Eppley Institute, is focused on unraveling the molecular mechanisms that govern DAN repair and genome maintenance. We integrate biochemistry, structural biology (X-ray crystallography and cryo-EM), and biophysics.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research focused on the single-molecule characterization of DNA repair proteinsusing Total Internal Reflection Fluorescence (TIRF) microscopy and C-Trap optical tweezers.

Required Qualifications

Seeking highly motivated candidates with a Ph.D. in Physics, Biochemistry, and/or Biophysics

Supplemental Qualifications

Candidates should have demonstrated research experience in one or more areas involving protein-nucleic acid interactions, single-molecule biophysics, fluorescence microscopy, optical tweezers, or related biophysical approaches.

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The information provided below best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed.

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Bending, stooping, twisting Occasionally Crawling Not Applicable Driving Not Applicable Kneeling Occasionally Reaching Up to 2 hours Sitting Up to 2 hours Standing Up to 2 hours Squatting Occasionally Walking Occasionally

EXPOSURES

Atmospheric No 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

Mice

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Fine Manipulation N/A Repetitive Motion N/A Grasping N/A If you selected any area above, please explain

Addtional

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• C.V.
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Requisition Specific Questions

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• • 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?

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• • 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?

• Careerlink

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• • If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

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