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Postdoctoral Research Associate position in Nephrology University of Nebraska Medical Center in United States

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Pharmacology

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Aug 19, 2026

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United States

University

University of Nebraska Medical Center

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Keywords

Pharmacology
Immunology
Physiology
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Nephrology
Pathology
Biology
Health Science
Microsurgery
Mouse Model
Signaling Pathway
Immunomodulation
Kidney Transplantation
Rodent Model

About this position


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: 2025 - 255
Department Int Med Nephrology 50000593
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
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 08/19/2025

Position Qualification


Position Summary
The Division of Nephrology, University of Nebraska Medical Center (Omaha), seeks a postdoctoral research associate, with a degree in biochemistry, immunology, pharmacology, physiology, pathology, or related field and expertise in immunological responses in vertebrate animals. Required experience includes skills in rodent handling, cell culture, and common cellular immunology and molecular biology techniques. Preferred experiences are with mouse models of kidney injury and microsurgical skills in particular. Successful applicant’s work will include investigation of mechanisms of kidney injury in kidney transplantation models. Studies will include investigation of signaling pathways leading to nephrotoxic injury of common immuno-suppressants, and studying the immunological and non-immunological mechanisms of late graft failure. Work will include collection, analysis, and interpretation of data, presentation at professional meetings, manuscript preparation, and grant writing. The successful candidate will have first-author publications in peer-reviewed journals and the ability to write research papers, with goal of multiple grant submissions in the first year. The successful candidate must possess strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and image and statistical analysis software is required.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. with a degree in biochemistry, immunology, pharmacology, physiology, pathology, or related field and expertise in immunological responses in vertebrate animals.
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Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

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