Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Nebraska Medical Center
- Omaha, NE
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location Omaha, NE
Requisition Number: 2025 - 228
Department Ob/Gyn Research Lab 50000603
Business Unit(College/Institute) College of Medicine
FTE:100
Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule Monday - Friday
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 07/25/2025Position QualificationPosition SummaryConduct a range of assays to assess the effects of the opioid oxycodone on maternal physiology, placental function and fetal brain development in pregnant rats. Work with an experienced research technologist and graduate student to harvest and process tissue samples. Perform single cell RNA sequencing of placental and fetal brain samples. Perform histological and imaging analyses of placental and fetal brain structure. Assess levels of hormones, growth factors and inflammatory/stress markers in placental and fetal tissue by RT-PCR, western blotting and antibody arrays. Perform analysis of fetal neurotransmitters by RT-PCR and LC/MS. Assess maternal plasma biomarkers using custom Luminex arrays. Work collaboratively with other lab members and the wider research team. Maintain laboratory records, give presentations, and prepare reports and publications.
Required QualificationsPhD (or analogue) and substantial knowledge of human and/or animal reproductive physiology. Significant experience of working with, and breeding rodent models. Excellent communication skills. An interest in placental and/or fetal brain development and experience of genomics or transcriptomics and bioinformatics would be desirable.
Supplemental QualificationsWorking 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
Other working environmentoffice, animal facilityPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTBending, stooping, twisting Occasionally
Crawling Not Applicable
Driving Occasionally
Kneeling Not Applicable
Reaching Occasionally
Sitting 2-5 hours
Standing Occasionally
Squatting Occasionally
Walking OccasionallyEXPOSURESAtmospheric Yes
Blood/body fluids Yes
Chemical hazards Yes
Working on or around moving machinery Yes
Electrical current Yes
Noise Yes
Changes of temperature/humidity Yes
Wear PPE No
Work with laboratory animals Yes
Radiation
Operating hand/power tools Yes
If you answered yes to any area above, please explainApplicant will need to handle human and animal blood/tissue samplesHand/WristsFine Manipulation yes
Repetitive Motion yes
Grasping yes
If you selected any area above, please explainThe applicant needs to be able to accurately perform repetitive biomedical analysis.AddtionalDescribe any other aspects and demands of the job not listed in this description.Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents * C.V.
- Cover Letter