Postdoctoral Research Associate

University Of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska Medical Center is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join a team studying HIV-induced vascular dysfunction and neuroAIDS mechanisms. The role combines in vitro and in vivo approaches, including HIV mouse models and single-cell omics, with advanced molecular biology techniques and data interpretation.

You will collaborate across the group and contribute to manuscript preparation.

Qualifications

• PhD required.
• Experience with in vivo experiments in mice preferred.
• Strong background in molecular biology and omics analyses.
• Ability to design and perform experiments with minimal supervision.
• Experience writing manuscripts for publications.

Responsibilities

• Investigate HIV-induced vascular dysfunction and neuroAIDS mechanisms using in vitro and in vivo models.
• Utilize HIV mouse models and HIV-1–infected cellular models.
• Conduct advanced molecular analyses including single cell transcriptomics, genomics, and epigenomics.
• Perform molecular biology techniques: cloning, transfection, siRNA, qPCR, FACS, imaging, histology, IHC, IF, ELISA, and Western blot.
• Design and execute experiments, analyze data, and contribute to manuscript preparation.

Skills

Molecular biology

Single cell transcriptomics

Genomics

Epigenomics

qPCR

FACS

Confocal imaging

Immunohistochemistry

Immunofluorescence

ELISA

Western blot

In vivo mouse models

Animal handling

Molecular cloning

Gene transfection

siRNA

Education

PhD

Tools

Molecular cloning

Gene transfection

siRNA technology

qPCR

FACS

Confocal imaging

Immunohistochemistry

Immunofluorescence

ELISA

Western blot

Job description

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

Location

Location Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:

Requisition Number: 2025 - 393

Department

Department Anesthesiology 50000508

Business Unit(College/Institute)

Business Unit(College/Institute) College of Medicine

FTE:

100

Reg-Temp

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

Work Schedule M-F, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Requisition Category

Requisition Category Research - Academic

Requisition Title

Requisition Title Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title/Academic Rank

Job Title/Academic Rank Postdoctoral Research Associate

Additional Requisition Title

Appointment Type

Appointment Type A1 - REG OTHER ACAD SAL

Salary Range

Salary Range Salary Commensurate with Experience

Job/EEO Category

Job/EEO Category Professional Non-Faculty (Includes Other Academic)

Job Requisition Begin Date

Job Requisition Begin Date 01/12/2026

Position Qualification

Position Summary

The postdoctoral position will be part of a team effort to investigate HIV -induced vascular dysfunction and neuroAIDS molecular mechanisms using in vitro and in vivo (animal models) approaches. Specifically, the person will utilize HIV mouse models and HIV -1 infected cellular models to conduct experiments investigating the molecular events associated with cellular and vascular dysfunction in neuroAIDS. These studies will involve advanced molecular biology, including single cell transcriptomics, genomics and epigenomics, data analysis and interpretation. Additionally, molecular and cell biology techniques include molecular cloning, gene transfection and expression, siRNA technology, qPCR, FACS analysis, confocal imaging, histology, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, ELISA , Western blots, and other protein chemistry techniques. The ideal candidate will be creative, highly motivated and have significant experience in these molecular and cell biology techniques; and preferably experience working with laboratory animals, including animal injection, collection and processing of animal tissues and biological fluids; and analyses of these samples. The candidate should be able to design and perform experiments with minimal supervision, critically analyze the results, summarize, present, and discuss the results with other team members, and help write manuscripts for publications.

Required Qualifications

PhD

Supplemental Qualifications

Ability to perform in vivo experiments with mice (including drug treatment/injection, blood collection, tissue harvesting, downstream analyses of blood and tissues); experience in molecular biology, single cell transcriptomics, genomics and/or epigenomics analyses.

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 N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Bending, stooping, twisting Occasionally

Crawling Not Applicable

Driving

Driving Not Applicable

Kneeling

Kneeling Not Applicable

Reaching

Reaching Occasionally

Sitting 2-5 hours

Standing

Standing Occasionally

Squatting Occasionally

Walking

Walking Occasionally

EXPOSURES

Atmospheric

Atmospheric No

Blood/body fluids

Blood/body fluids Yes

Chemical hazards

Chemical hazards Yes

Working on or around moving machinery

Working on or around moving machinery No

Electrical current

Electrical current No

Noise No

Changes of temperature/humidity

Changes of temperature/humidity No

Wear PPE

Wear PPE Yes

Work with laboratory animals

Work with laboratory animals Yes

Radiation

Operating hand/power tools

Operating hand/power tools No

If you answered yes to any area above, please explain

This project will include work with laboratory animals (mice) collection and analysis of animal’s blood and tissues, HIV infection of cells and mice, drug treatment of mice, and wearing of PPE during those experiments. Routine lab molecular biology and protein chemistry experiments involve solutions and media that include chemical compounds.

Hand/Wrists

Fine Manipulation

Fine Manipulation Yes, both

Repetitive Motion

Repetitive Motion Yes, both

Grasping

Grasping Yes, both

If you selected any area above, please explain

Routine animals and lab experiments will include very accurate pipetting, animal’s dissection; accurate harvesting, collection, processing, and analysis of blood, organs, tissues and cells.

Addtional

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

N/A

Required Documents

• C.V.
• Cover Letter

Requisition Specific Questions

• * 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)

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