Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Nebraska Medical Center, United States

Updated: about 18 hours ago
Location: Omaha, NEBRASKA
Job Type: FullTime

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: 2024 - 072
Department MMI Administration Research 50001259
Business Unit(College/Institute) Munroe-Meyer Institute
FTE:
100
Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule Hours to be arranged
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 03/22/2024

Position Qualification


Position Summary
The Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI) for Genetics and Rehabilitation at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) in Omaha is currently accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in MMI Administration – Research.
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will work in the laboratory of Dr. Jennifer Blackford (principal investigator/PI) to plan, develop, implement, and conduct research projects at the Munroe-Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The Blackford lab’s research is focused on understanding the neural basis of anxiety and the role of anxiety neurocircuitry in psychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders. Projects include ongoing NIAAA-funded research in anxiety neurocircuitry in adults with alcohol use disorders, and new studies of anxiety in children. Postdoctoral Research Associates will have opportunities to advance high-impact research projects in these areas, gain expertise in fellowship/grant/manuscript writing, and hone their critical thinking and presentation skills to prepare for careers in academia. The Blackford lab uses a multi-level and multi-modal approach: we collect measurements across many levels including brain structure and function, physiological stress responses, and behavior. Our long term goal is to use these discoveries to develop new prevention strategies for children at high-risk for developing psychiatric disorders and new treatments for individuals suffering with these disorders. Duties involve research study design, data analyses, and preparation of scholarly products, including peer-reviewed publications, conference abstracts, and extramural grant applications. The Postdoctoral Research Associate is expected to have strong scientific writing skills and excellent communication skills, a good early track record of submitted or published peer-reviewed articles, exceptional organizational skills, ability to work as a team member, and the ability to advise and supervise trainees. Preference will be given to individuals pursuing an academic career who have a strong desire to lead independent projects and publish as a first author.
About MMI:
The Munroe-Meyer Institute is conveniently located off main campus in Aksarben Village near the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Scott Campus. The recently renovated building features an employee gym and access to close parking.
MMI is committed to respect and benefit for all individual reflecting the rich diversity in our culture without preference or exclusion for actual or perceived differences. These differences include ability, age, appearance, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, immigration status, language, nationality, race, religion, sex, sexuality, socio-economic status and other personal identities and experiences.
Individuals from diverse populations are encouraged to apply.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in an appropriate scientific field (e.g., psychology, neuroscience)
Supplemental Qualifications
1. Proficiency in: experimental design, study implementation, neuroimaging data analysis, and statistical methods.
2. Experience with methods including: functional magnetic resonance imaging, psychophysiology methods (skin conductance and heart rate)
3. Experience with populations including: typically-developing children, children with anxiety disorders, healthy adults, adults with anxiety disorders and/or alcohol use disorders.
5. Experience with programming in languages including Matlab, R, SAS.
6. Experience with development, implementation, and management of clinical/translational research protocols.
7. Broad technical competence; for example, capacity to set-up and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.

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