| 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: | 2024 - 367 |
| Department | Neurological Sciences 50001975 |
| Business Unit(College/Institute) | College of Medicine |
| FTE: | 100 |
| Reg-Temp | Full-Time Regular |
| Work Schedule | As directed by supervisor |
| 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 | 10/18/2024 |
| Position Summary | The Department of Neurological Sciences at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) seeks a post-doctoral research associate that will work in the laboratory of Dr. Peng Zhong (principal investigator/PI) with the PI and his research team to plan, develop, implement, and conduct research projects at UNMC. Dr. Zhong’s laboratory is interested in understanding the neural mechanisms underlying the bidirectional relationship between sleep and neurodegenerative (i.e., Alzheimer’s disease), neuropsychiatric diseases (i.e., drug addiction). Taking advantage of multiple state-of-the-art techniques (e.g., gene profiling, virus-mediated circuit tracing, calcium imaging/optrode recording, fiber photometry, EEG/EMG recordings, patch clamp slice recording, optogenetic/chemogenetic manipulation, and gene manipulation), the PI’s lab plan to interrogate the neural circuits controlling sleep/wake and studying the pathophysiology of sleep circuits in the generation of sleep disorders. Duties involve experimental design, data collection, data analyses, and preparation of scholarly products. Scholarly products will include peer-reviewed publications, conference abstracts, extramural grant applications and progress reports. Postdoctoral Research Associate will also assist with mouse colony management and histological studies. For consideration and to apply for this position, applicants must submit a current CV, a brief statement of research interests (one paragraph), and the names and contact information of three references to https://unmc.peopleadmin.com/postings/89080. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. |
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| Required Qualifications | Ph.D. in an appropriate scientific field (e.g., neuroscience, molecular biology) |
| Supplemental Qualifications | 1. Strong scientific writing skills and excellent communication skills, good early track record of submitted or published peer-reviewed articles, exceptional organizational skills, ability to work as a team member and ability to advise and supervise more junior laboratory personnel. 2. Experience with optogenetics, chemogenetics, fiber photometry, microendoscopy and in vivo electrophysiological recording. 3. Experience with whole-cell brain slice electrophysiological recordings. 4. Experience with molecular biology, neuroanatomy and mouse behavior. 5. Experience with programming in languages including Python, R, MATLAB is highly desired. |
| Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. | Office environment, Lab environment, Animal facility |
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| Other working environment | NA |
| Bending, stooping, twisting | Occasionally |
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| Crawling | Not Applicable |
| Driving | Occasionally |
| Kneeling | Occasionally |
| Reaching | Occasionally |
| Sitting | 2-5 hours |
| Standing | 2-5 hours |
| Squatting | Occasionally |
| Walking | Up to 2 hours |
| Atmospheric | No |
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| Blood/body fluids | Yes |
| Chemical hazards | No |
| Working on or around moving machinery | No |
| Electrical current | Yes |
| Noise | No |
| Changes of temperature/humidity | No |
| Wear PPE | Yes |
| Work with laboratory animals | Yes |
| Radiation | |
| Operating hand/power tools | Yes |
| If you answered yes to any area above, please explain | Study the role of lateral hypothalamic sleep neurons in Alzheimer’s disease. We are currently using multiple techniques, including in vivo calcium imaging, sleep recording, optogenetics, electrophysiology immunohistochemistry and molecular biology |
| Fine Manipulation | Both |
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| Repetitive Motion | Both |
| Grasping | Both |
| If you selected any area above, please explain | Use of computer and research projects |
| Describe any other aspects and demands of the job not listed in this description. |
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Provided by company| Date Posted | October 18, 2024 |
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| Requisition | 2024 - 367 |
| Located In | Omaha, NE |
| Job Type | Full-time Employee |
| SOC Category | 15-1011.00 Computer and Information Scientists, Research |
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