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 - 264 Department Genetics Cell Biology & Anatomy 50000507 Business Unit(College/Institute) College of Medicine FTE:

100

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular Work Schedule 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 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 06/25/2026

Position Qualification

Position Summary

Developing and/or applying artificial intelligence, machine learning and/or data science-based methods to address cutting-edge topics, including but not limited to, large language models and foundation models, single cell analysis, spatial transcriptomics, multi-omics analysis, cancer research, intelligent healthcare, and precision medicine.

Required Qualifications

The prospective postdocs should have a PhD degree in a related field, and have research experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, bioinformatics, and computational biology. A strong programming capability is necessary.

Supplemental Qualifications

Preferences will be given to those who have research experience in large language models (LLMs)/foundation models (FMs), single-cell analysis, multi-omics analysis, spatial transcriptomics, cancer research, intelligent healthcare, or precision medicine.

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 Other working environment

NA

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Bending, stooping, twisting Not Applicable Crawling Not Applicable Driving Not Applicable Kneeling Not Applicable Reaching Not Applicable Sitting Over 5 hours Standing Occasionally Squatting Not Applicable 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

Hand/Wrists

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

Addtional

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

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• C.V.

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

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)