Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Nebraska Medical Center
- Omaha, NE
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location Omaha, NE
Requisition Number: 2025 - 280
Department Biochem and Molecular Biology 50000510
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 09/02/2025Position QualificationPosition SummaryA postdoctoral position in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department at UNMC is currently available. This position will involve brain metastasis of breast and lung cancers. The potential candidate is expected to perform various molecular biology, cell and tissue culture techniques, generation of lung and breast cancer mouse models, and analysis of biomarkers in serum and tissues derived from lung and breast cancer patients. He will also test novel combination therapies for the prevention of brain metastasis. He will also be responsible for applying immunoncological techniques to understand tumor microenvironment, discover novel targets, and develop therapeutic strategies for targeting aggressive brain metastatic cancers, including breast, non-small, and small cell lung cancers. Additionally, he will be responsible for studying alteration of immunometabolism in primary (lung and breast cancers) and their brain metastatic cell lines, as well as patient-derived tissues and patient-derived xenografts.
Required QualificationsA postdoc applicant should have a PhD and prior experience in lung cancer and metastatic models and techniques, such as molecular biology, cell culture, biomarker analysis, immunoncology, immunometabolism, and therapeutics in cancer.
Supplemental QualificationsHe/she should have research experience and a strong background in cancer biology, biomarker, immunometabolism, and cancer therapeutics. A candidate should have the ability to work on spontaneous mouse models and to perform intracardiac injections on mice to develop experimental brain metastasis. A candidate should have publications in peer-reviewed journals.Working Environment & Physical RequirementsWORKING ENVIRONMENTThe 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 environmentNAPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTBending, stooping, twisting Not Applicable
Crawling Not Applicable
Driving Not Applicable
Kneeling Occasionally
Reaching Occasionally
Sitting Occasionally
Standing Occasionally
Squatting Occasionally
Walking OccasionallyEXPOSURESAtmospheric Yes
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 No
Work with laboratory animals Yes
Radiation
Operating hand/power tools No
If you answered yes to any area above, please explainprecautions will be used when working with hazards in the lab.Hand/WristsFine Manipulation both
Repetitive Motion both
Grasping both
If you selected any area above, please explainGeneral lab benchworkAddtionalDescribe any other aspects and demands of the job not listed in this description.NAApplicant DocumentsRequired Documents * C.V.
Optional Documents * Cover Letter