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 - 175 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 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 04/27/2026

Position Qualification

Position Summary

The laboratory of Dr. Jana Broadhurst in the Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position focused on the characterization of population immunity to emerging respiratory viruses. This project aims to describe antibody profiles in high-risk populations against emerging and re-emerging respiratory viruses including SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and measles viruses, and to contextualize these profiles according to epidemiologic risk factors, predictors of clinical outcomes, and public health interventions.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead experiments and data analysis investigating antibody profiles in blood and mucosal specimens of participants enrolled in the Clinical Characterization Protocol for Severe Emerging Infections and Community Threat Assessment studies
• Participate in the enrollment, collection, and banking of specimens from study participants
• Maintain current certifications in biosafety and human subjects research necessary for the project
• Lead manuscript preparation and participate in the preparation of grant submissions
• Engage in the training and mentorship of students working in the laboratory

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in an appropriate scientific field (e.g. Biomedical sciences, Immunology)

Supplemental Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in human immunology
• Experienced in human subjects research and biobanking of clinical research specimens
• Proficient in hypothesis-driven experimental design with clinical research specimens
• Competent in high-throughput immunoassays, molecular techniques, and biostatistics
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborative team member

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 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 No Radiation Operating hand/power tools No If you answered yes to any area above, please explain

Lab gloves, coat and mask

Hand/Wrists

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

Need use of both sets to complete laboratory techniques

Addtional

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

Ability to visualize lab results and data

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• C.V.

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)