| EEO Statement: | UNMC is an Affirmative Action 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: | 2020-199 |
| Department | Genetics Cell Biology & Anatomy 50000507 |
| Business Unit(College/Institute) | College of Medicine |
| FTE: | 100 |
| Reg-Temp | Full-Time Regular |
| Work Schedule | 8:00am-5:00pm |
| Requisition Category | Research - Academic |
| Requisition Title | Postdoctoral Research Associate |
| Job Title/Academic Rank | Postdoctoral Research Associate |
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| 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 | 07/24/2020 |
| Position Summary | The Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Anatomy is recruiting a postdoctoral trainee to pursue exciting research areas in normal/malignant hematopoiesis, and fundamental problems in cellular regulation, including epigenetics. The laboratory is located in the Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, which provides a highly collaborative scholarly environment for conducting innovative basic and translational/clinical research. We utilize diverse approaches to understand biological and mechanistic processes, including stem and progenitor cell function, blood cell development, and pathologies including cancer and bone marrow failure disorders. These studies involve genomics, proteomics, CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, computational analysis, and powerful molecular, cellular, and biochemical methodologies in primary cells and mice. Postdoctoral trainees have opportunities to advance high-impact research projects in these areas, gain expertise in fellowship/grant/manuscript writing, and hone their critical thinking and presentation skills to prepare for careers in academia, private sector or other venues. |
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| Required Qualifications | The successful candidate shall hold a Ph.D., have no more than two prior years of postdoctoral experience, have published at least one important first-author paper from their doctoral research and have good communication/interaction skills. |
| Supplemental Qualifications | Experience in cell culture, flow cytometry, and mouse modeling are preferred. |
| Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. | Lab environment, Animal facility |
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| Other working environment | NA |
| Bending, stooping, twisting | Not Applicable |
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| Crawling | Not Applicable |
| Driving | Not Applicable |
| Kneeling | Not Applicable |
| Reaching | Not Applicable |
| Sitting | 2-5 hours |
| Standing | 2-5 hours |
| Squatting | Not Applicable |
| Walking | Occasionally |
| Atmospheric | No |
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| Blood/body fluids | No |
| 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 | Chemical hazards: some chemicals used in the laboratory are hazardous and expose the user to certain risks if not properly handled. Laboratory animals: the laboratory makes frequent use of mice and therefore exposes the incumbent to risks associated with animal use. |
| Fine Manipulation | Both |
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| Repetitive Motion | Both |
| Grasping | NA |
| If you selected any area above, please explain | Fine manipulation and repetitive motions will be frequently required due to laboratory pipettor use and computer use. |
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| EEO Statement | The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment. UNMC is dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and included. UNMC does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNMC complies with all local, state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination, including Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex. |
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Provided by company| Date Posted | February 28, 2023 |
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| Requisition | 2020-199 |
| Located In | Omaha, NE |
| Job Type | Full-time Employee |
| SOC Category | 00-0000.00 |
