| EEO Statement: |
UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. |
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| Location | Omaha, NE |
| Requisition Number: | 2025 - 207 |
| Department | Pediatrics Hematology/Oncology 50000632 |
| 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 | 07/07/2025 |
| Position Summary | A postdoctoral research associate position is available in the Department of Pediatrics (Hematology/Oncology Division) to conduct research in pediatric cancers. The focus of lab is to identify the key tumorigenic pathways/drivers, and target these for cancer therapeutics using in vitro and in vivo pharmaco-genetic approaches. The special focus is on medulloblastoma (a pediatric brain cancer) with its most aggressive form. This lab is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral candidate with expertise in the molecular cell biology and animal model studies. The candidate should be familiar with mammalian cell culture, gene cloning, transfections, cell culture-based assays and animal handling. Experience in handling brain tumor mouse models with intracranial injections is highly encouraged. The candidate should also be familiar with basic data analyses and reporting and should be able to assist Principal Investigator (PI) with other aspects of the research program. |
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| Required Qualifications | PhD or MD/PhD in Molecular Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Cancer biology or a related discipline A strong experimental background with evidence of experimental skills related to cell biology, molecular biology, and cancer biology is mandatory. |
| Supplemental Qualifications | First-author publications in peer-reviewed journals and the ability to write research papers. Able to conduct independent research without day-to-day supervision of the principal investigator. Knowledge of basic principles of safety regulation and good laboratory practice. |
| Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. | Lab environment |
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| Other working environment | N/A |
| Bending, stooping, twisting | Occasionally |
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| Crawling | Not Applicable |
| Driving | Not Applicable |
| Kneeling | Not Applicable |
| Reaching | Occasionally |
| Sitting | Up to 2 hours |
| Standing | Up to 2 hours |
| Squatting | Not Applicable |
| Walking | Occasionally |
| Atmospheric | No |
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| 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 | Typical PPE
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| Fine Manipulation | Both |
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| Repetitive Motion | Both |
| Grasping | Both |
| If you selected any area above, please explain |
| Describe any other aspects and demands of the job not listed in this description. |
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(Open Ended Question)
Provided by company| Date Posted | July 9, 2025 |
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| Requisition | 2025 - 207 |
| Located In | Omaha, NE |
| Job Type | Full-time Employee |
| SOC Category | 15-1011.00 Computer and Information Scientists, Research |
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