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 - 134 Department Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology 50000521 Business Unit(College/Institute) College of Medicine FTE:

100

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular Work Schedule Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM with evenings/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 03/27/2026

Position Qualification

Position Summary

An NIH-funded postdoctoral scientist position is available to study unique aspects of chlamydial pathogenesis in the laboratory of Dr. Rey Carabeo in the Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The vacancy is for a postdoctoral research associate to join a research group working on Chlamydia pathogenesis. The person will investigate intercellular communication between infected epithelial cells and various neighboring cell types to understand how pathogen infection positively or negatively influence infection dissemination. Ph.D. in Microbiology, Immunology, Cell Biology, or related scientific fields is required for this position as well as expertise in working with C. trachomatis or other genetically intractable obligate intracellular bacterial pathogens, immune signaling, and transcriptomic analyses of host-pathogen interaction.

Candidates should submit their application to Dr. Carabeo through this posting

https://unmc.peopleadmin.com/postings/97011. Applications should include a cover letter describing research experience and interests (max. 2 pages), curriculum vitae with complete list of publications, and names and contact information for three references.

UNMC has a vibrant research and medical community within the growing and affordable city of Omaha, NE. The Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology has over 60 faculty members, ~50 graduate students, and more than two dozen postdoctoral fellows and residents working in modern, well-equipped labs with state-of-the-art facilities. The department has particular expertise in Gram-positive cocci and obligate intracellular pathogens. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Microbiology, Immunology, Cell Biology, or related scientific fields
• Experience working with pathogens

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. 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 2-5 hours Standing Up to 2 hours 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 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

Lab coat, gloves and mask

Hand/Wrists

Fine Manipulation Both Repetitive Motion Both Grasping Both If you selected any area above, please explain

Laboratory techniques require the use of both hands and wrists.

Addtional

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

Ability to visualize laboratory results.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• C.V.

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)