Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Nebraska Medical Center, United States

Updated: 26 days ago
Location: Omaha, NEBRASKA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!

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: 2023-316
Department Surgery-Transplant 50003933
Business Unit(College/Institute) College of Medicine
FTE:
100
Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule M-F 8:00-5:00 w/occasional evenings and weekends
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 09/25/2023

Position Qualification


Position Summary
One Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Jingwei Xie within the Department of Surgery-Transplant and Holland Regenerative Medicine Program at University of Nebraska Medical Center. Studies in the laboratory are focused on the design of nanofiber scaffolds for regenerative medicine. In addition, the laboratory explores the mechanisms of constructive remodeling of tissue engineered constructs by delineating how host tissue microenvironments interact, populate, and integrate into scaffold environments in vivo.
The individual will perform cell culture and surgical procedures on experimental animals (rodents, rabbits, goats, and swine subjects) according to approved protocols. The individual will maintain accurate documentation related to the procedures performed and outcomes to ensure compliance
to protocol. He or she will assist in the performance of pre and post-surgical care of all animal subjects. The individual will help with data management, interpretation of the data, preparation of manuscripts and IACUC protocols for all animal studies. Experience with stem cells for regenerative medicine is required. Strong history of publications in the areas of regenerative medicine, biomaterials, drug delivery, and tissue engineering are required. Pathology and/or immunological expertise is a plus.
The candidate should be able to work independently as well as with a team of investigators. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, are essential and an established publication record in biomaterials and tissue engineering is desired. This is an outstanding opportunity for persons interested in ultimately pursuing a medical and/or bioengineering career path. Applicants must have a PhD, and/or MD. Applications are being accepted online at http://unmc.peopleadmin.com/postings/81994. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Required Qualifications
PhD, MD, or Both
Supplemental Qualifications
Experience with stem cells for regenerative medicine
Strong history of publications in the areas of regenerative medicine, biomaterials, drug delivery, and tissue engineering

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