University of Nebraska Medical Center Hiring for Postdoctoral Research Associate at Omaha, Nebraska Full Time

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Requisition Details

EEO Statement:

UNMC is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

LocationOmaha, NE

Requisition Number:2021-202

DepartmentInt Med Oncology/Hematology 50000591

Business Unit(College/Institute)College of Medicine

FTE:

100

Reg-TempFull-Time Regular

Work ScheduleTBD by supervisor and responsibilities

Requisition CategoryResearch – Non Academic

Requisition TitlePostdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title/Academic RankPostdoctoral Research Associate

Additional Requisition Title

Appointment TypeA1 – REG OTHER ACAD SAL

Salary RangeSalary Commensurate with Experience

Job/EEO CategoryProfessional Non-Faculty (Includes Other Academic)

Job Requisition Begin Date06/11/2021

Position Summary

The Division of Hematology & Oncology, University of Nebraska Medical Center (Omaha), seeks postdoctoral research associate, with degree in biochemistry, immunology, pharmacology, physiology or related field and experience in animal experiments and cell culture work, flow cytometry, microscopy, PCR /RT- PCR /quantitative real-time PCR , Western blot analysis, microscopy and other procedures.

Successful applicant’s work will include investigation of novel anti-cancer agents. Studies will include investigation of underlying mechanisms’ of action and determining the preclinical properties, including but not limited to: dose finding/toxicity studies, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic evaluations, determination of anti-cancer activity in a variety of mouse models, and evaluation of novel therapies in combination with other anti-cancer agents.

Work will include collection, analysis and interpretation of data, presentation at national meetings, manuscript preparation and grant writing.

Successful candidate will have first-author publications in peer-reviewed journals and the ability to write research papers. Successful candidate should possess strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and image and statistical analysis software is essential.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D.

Supplemental Qualifications

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

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

Full extent of working environments TBD by academic and research activity.

Bending, stooping, twistingOccasionally

CrawlingNot Applicable

Driving2-5 hours

KneelingNot Applicable

ReachingOccasionally

SittingUp to 2 hours

StandingUp to 2 hours

SquattingOccasionally

WalkingUp to 2 hours

AtmosphericYes

Blood/body fluidsYes

Chemical hazardsYes

Working on or around moving machineryYes

Electrical currentNo

NoiseNo

Changes of temperature/humidityYes

Wear PPENo

Work with laboratory animalsNo

Radiation

Operating hand/power toolsNo

If you answered yes to any area above, please explain

Full extent of exposures TBD by academic and research activity.

Fine Manipulationyes – both

Repetitive Motionyes – both

Graspingyes – both

If you selected any area above, please explain

Full extent of hand/wrist involvement and repetitive motion TBD by academic and research activity.

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

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• C.V.

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

Requisition Specific Questions

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