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 - 384 Department Pharmacology/Exp Neuroscience 50000523 Business Unit(College/Institute) College of Medicine FTE:

100

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular Work Schedule TBD by Research Needs 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 10/12/2026

Position Qualification

Position Summary

The Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Neuroscience at the University of Nebraska Medical Center is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our research program investigating mechanisms of neuroinflammation associated with HIV infection and substance use. The successful candidate will study cellular and molecular mechanisms involving mitochondrial dysfunction, lysosomal impairment, autophagy, mitophagy, inflammasome signaling, ferroptosis, and pyroptosis. The position will involve experimental design, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and contribution to grant related research activities. Applicants should have a PhD or equivalent degree in neuroscience, neurobiology, pharmacology, molecular biology, or a related field. Experience with molecular and cellular techniques and neuroinflammation is required. Expertise in primary neural cell culture, microglial biology, neuronal morphology and spine analysis, rodent behavioral studies, cell signaling, autophagy, mitophagy, lysosomal biology, ferroptosis, or pyroptosis is highly desirable. We seek an independent, productive, and collaborative scientist with strong communication skills and a commitment to rigorous research. The position provides excellent research infrastructure and opportunities for scientific and professional development at UNMC.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D., or expected Ph.D. in next three months, in biological sciences, biochemistry, immunology, neuroscience, pharmacology, physiology, pathology

Supplemental Qualifications

Ability to write manuscripts, give presentations and think independently.

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. Lab environment, Animal facility Other working environment

NA

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

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

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

Candidate will be exposed to laboratory chemicals, and centrifuges which would be noisy. Will also be wearing PPE when working with animals (rodents)

Hand/Wrists

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

Pipetting and keyboarding will involve repetitive motion and grasping.

Addtional

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

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• C.V.
• Cover Letter

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)