| 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: | 2023-177 |
| Department | Pharmacology/Exp Neuroscience 50000523 |
| Business Unit(College/Institute) | College of Medicine |
| FTE: | 100 |
| Reg-Temp | Full-Time Regular |
| Work Schedule | TBD by Research Needs |
| 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 | 05/19/2023 |
| Position Summary | Immediate opening for a highly motivated postdoctoral research associate to join a neuroimmunology and neurovirology group to study HIV induced neuropathology and develop strategies for viral eradication from central nervous system using a novel mouse model. Experience in HIV-1 biology and disease pathogenesis is helpful but not mandatory. To accelerate established efforts, team requires the candidate to partner with on-site scientists with virological, animal model and neuroscience expertise. The program was the first to develop a novel humanized mouse model for the studies of HIV brain infection. The overarching goal is to understand the HIV neuropathogenesis using the new mouse model and to develop HIV cure therapies. |
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| Required Qualifications | Ph.D. in immunology, virology, neuroscience or related field |
| Supplemental Qualifications | Experience in basic molecular biology, immunology and histochemistry techniques is required. Experience in HIV-1 biology and disease pathogenesis is helpful but not mandatory. PCR, qPCR, immuno cytochemistry, western blot, Cell culture. research experience with mice would be desirable. The candidate should have basic understanding virology and immunology, and knowledge in neuroscience is preferred. Providing oversight and troubleshooting in basic and applied immunology, cell biology and molecular biology is required that include, but not limited to, flow cytometry, DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, RT-qPCR, cell culture, virus production, viral titration and immunocytochemistry. The ability to work independently and cooperatively is essential. Candidates must have good writing and communication skills. Ample opportunities for career development, grant writing and faculty appointments possible. |
| 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 | Occasionally |
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| Crawling | Not Applicable |
| Driving | Not Applicable |
| Kneeling | Not Applicable |
| Reaching | Occasionally |
| Sitting | 2-5 hours |
| Standing | 2-5 hours |
| Squatting | Occasionally |
| Walking | Occasionally |
| Atmospheric | No |
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| 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 | Yes |
| Work with laboratory animals | Yes |
| Radiation | |
| Operating hand/power tools | No |
| If you answered yes to any area above, please explain | The job involves working with humanized mice grafted with human immune system. Human stem cells for grafting the mice are obtained from human blood. Working with HIV infected mice and with tissues from infected mice requires PPE. Also, the chemicals used in the laboratory, such as Xylenes, alcohol, paraformaldehyde etc. should be handled using PPE. |
| Fine Manipulation | both |
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| Repetitive Motion | both |
| Grasping | both |
| If you selected any area above, please explain | Keyboarding, pipetting etc. work could be done efficiently involving both hands. |
| Describe any other aspects and demands of the job not listed in this description. |
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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 | May 20, 2023 |
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| Requisition | 2023-177 |
| Located In | Omaha, NE |
| Job Type | Full-time Employee |
| SOC Category | 00-0000.00 |
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