Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Nebraska Medical Center

Omaha, NE

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Academic Research, Animal Research, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Computer Workstations, Data Science, Deep Learning, Electricity, Hand Tools, IBM SPSS Statistical Package, Informatics, Linux Operating System, MATLAB, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Medical Imaging, Neurology, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Prototyping, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Schedule Development, Statistics, Team Player, Time Management, Unix Shell Programming, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Omaha, NE
POSTED
30+ days ago

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 2025 - 291

Department Neurological Sciences

50001975

Business Unit College/Institute College of Medicine

FTE 100

Reg-Temp Full-Time

Regular Work Schedule As directed by supervisor

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

JobEEO Category Professional Non-Faculty Includes Other Academic

Job Requisition Begin Date 12/16/2025

Position Qualification

Position Summary The WANG Lab at the University of Nebraska Medical Centers Department of Neurological Sciences is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will contribute to developing and/or applying artificial intelligence, machine learning, and image segmentation, and/or data science-based methods to address cutting-edge topics, including but not limited to disease diagnosis, prognosis, biomarkers identification, and treatment prediction, etc.

Required Qualifications

A PhD by time of hiring in a relevant field. Relevant fields include but are not limited to: • Computer Science • Statistics • Mathematics • Automation • Informatics • Engineering

Experience in deep learning, machine learning, and medical imaging processing Programming experience in Python, MATLAB, SPSS, Shell Experience in working with Linux workstation Excellent organizational and time-management skills and ability to self-direct work Ability to work as a team member Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Questions may be directed to Dr. Jieqiong Wang at jiwang@unmc.edu

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 boxes 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 Over 5 hours Standing 2-5 hours Squatting Occasionally Walking Up to 2 hours

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 Yes Work with laboratory animals No Radiation Operating hand/power tools Yes

If you answered yes to any area above, please explain.

Working with patients or research participants, working with and prototyping research equipment. Hand/Wrists Fine Manipulation Both Repetitive Motion Both Grasping Both

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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 areas identified in this posting? Yes No

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