Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Nebraska Medical Center -
Omaha, NE

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy

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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 - 289

Department

COP Pharmaceutical Science 50000722

Business Unit(College/Institute)

College of Pharmacy

FTE:

100

Reg-Temp

Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

M-F 8am-5pm

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

07/17/2026

Position Qualification

Position Summary

The Sun Lab in the College of Pharmacy at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is seeking motivated postdoctoral research associate with background in chemistry, nanomedicine, gene/drug delivery or cancer therapy. We are dedicated to designing and developing nanocarriers for the effective delivery of small molecule drugs and/or therapeutic genes (such as siRNA, plasmids, mRNA) for the treatment of cancer and other diseases; developing new strategies to overcome major clinical translation barriers in nanomedicine; and exploring the potential mechanisms using bioinformatics and molecular biology methods. The candidate will be responsible for using chemical tools to develop new nanocarriers with low toxicity and high delivery efficacy, and tackle the problems in the treatment of cancer.

Required Qualifications

PhD

Supplemental Qualifications

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

Occasionally

EXPOSURES

Atmospheric

Blood/body fluids

Chemical hazards

Yes

Working on or around moving machinery

Electrical current

Noise

Changes of temperature/humidity

Wear PPE

Work with laboratory animals

Radiation

Operating hand/power tools

If you answered yes to any area above, please explain

Hand/Wrists

Fine Manipulation

Both

Repetitive Motion

Both

Grasping

Both

If you selected any area above, please explain

Addtional

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

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C.V.

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