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Postdoctoral Research Associate/Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Job Description


Requisition Details
GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION


EEO Statement:
UNMC is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location Omaha, NE
Requisition Number: 2023-123
Department Int Med GI 50001304
Business Unit(College/Institute) College of Medicine
FTE:
100
Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule TBD by supervisor and responsibilities
Requisition Category Research - Academic
Requisition Title Postdoctoral Research Associate/Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Job Title/Academic Rank Postdoctoral Research Associate/Gastroenterology and Hepatology
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 04/21/2023

Position Qualification


Position Summary
An Immediate post-doctoral position is available to study the effect of alcohol on liver-gut-adipose axes. To model these organ interplay communications, we will use in vivo rodent models of alcohol-induced organ injury in wildtype and transgenic models and in vitro approaches culturing hepatocytes, non-parenchymal liver cells, adipocytes, intestinal epithelial cells and organoids. The candidate needs to be proficient with handling rats and mice. Candidates will be involved in collection, analysis and interpretation of experimental data; presentation of data at national meetings; manuscript preparation, and grant writing.
Required Qualifications
Candidate must possess a PhD degree and have expertise in cell culture and animal work (including breeding, gavaging, ip/iv injections/blood collections), western blot analysis, molecular biology techniques, immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy and other biochemical procedures. Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work independently and as a part of a team, working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Image and Statistical analysis software is required.
Candidate should have first author publications in peer-reviewed journals and should have the ability to write research papers and grants.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D.
Supplemental Qualifications
Experience in cell culture techniques
Experience in molecular biology (transfections, etc.)
Experience in working with rats and mice
Experience in liver studies
Experience in maintaining a breeding colony

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