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 - 217 Department Biochem and Molecular Biology 50000510 Business Unit(College/Institute) College of Medicine 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 05/26/2026

Position Qualification

Position Summary

A postdoctoral position is currently available in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, focused on novel combination therapy for glioblastoma (brain cancer). The potential candidate is expected to perform various cell and molecular biology techniques and in vitro and in vivo experiments to evaluate combination drug therapy in glioblastoma. He/she will also be involved in animal genotyping, animal drug treatment, and animal breeding.

Required Qualifications

A postdoc applicant should have a PhD in Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, or Life Sciences.

Extensive experience in cell culture, 3D culture, drug screening, and fluorescent microscopy.

A prior experience in molecular and cancer biology.

A candidate should have publications as the first author in peer-reviewed journals.

Bioinformatics analysis using a publicly available database.

Supplemental Qualifications

He/she should have at least 2-3 years of research experience. A strong background in cancer biology and therapeutic targeting is required. Further, knowledge in RNA-sequencing, pathological techniques, and in vivo preclinical research experience is desirable.

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 Not Applicable Crawling Not Applicable Driving Not Applicable Kneeling Occasionally Reaching Occasionally Sitting Occasionally Standing Occasionally 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 No Work with laboratory animals Yes Radiation Operating hand/power tools No If you answered yes to any area above, please explain

All general hazards when working in any lab. Precautions will be used when working with hazardous materials.

Hand/Wrists

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

General lab benchwork, pipetting, etc.

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
• 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)