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Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Nebraska Medical Center -
Omaha, NE

Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy

Full Job Description

Requisition Details

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:

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

Location

Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:

2026 - 175

Department

Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology 50000521

Business Unit(College/Institute)

College of Medicine

FTE:

100

Reg-Temp

Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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

04/27/2026

Position Qualification

Position Summary

The laboratory of Dr. Jana Broadhurst in the Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position focused on the characterization of population immunity to emerging respiratory viruses. This project aims to describe antibody profiles in high-risk populations against emerging and re-emerging respiratory viruses including SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and measles viruses, and to contextualize these profiles according to epidemiologic risk factors, predictors of clinical outcomes, and public health interventions.

Key responsibilities:

Lead experiments and data analysis investigating antibody profiles in blood and mucosal specimens of participants enrolled in the Clinical Characterization Protocol for Severe Emerging Infections and Community Threat Assessment studies
Participate in the enrollment, collection, and banking of specimens from study participants
Maintain current certifications in biosafety and human subjects research necessary for the project
Lead manuscript preparation and participate in the preparation of grant submissions
Engage in the training and mentorship of students working in the laboratory

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in an appropriate scientific field (e.g. Biomedical sciences, Immunology)

Supplemental Qualifications

Knowledgeable in human immunology
Experienced in human subjects research and biobanking of clinical research specimens
Proficient in hypothesis-driven experimental design with clinical research specimens
Competent in high-throughput immunoassays, molecular techniques, and biostatistics
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Collaborative team member

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.

Office environment, Lab environment

Other working environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Bending, stooping, twisting

Occasionally

Crawling

Not Applicable

Driving

Not Applicable

Kneeling

Occasionally

Reaching

Occasionally

Sitting

2-5 hours

Standing

Up to 2 hours

Squatting

Occasionally

Walking

Up to 2 hours

EXPOSURES

Atmospheric

Yes

Blood/body fluids

Yes

Chemical hazards

Yes

Working on or around moving machinery

Electrical current

Noise

Changes of temperature/humidity

Wear PPE

Yes

Work with laboratory animals

Radiation

Operating hand/power tools

If you answered yes to any area above, please explain

Lab gloves, coat and mask

Hand/Wrists

Fine Manipulation

Both

Repetitive Motion

Both

Grasping

Both

If you selected any area above, please explain

Need use of both sets to complete laboratory techniques

Addtional

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

Ability to visualize lab results and data

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Cover Letter

C.V.

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