Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Nebraska Medical Center, United States

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Location: Omaha, NEBRASKA

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Posted: 21-Jun-26

Location: Omaha, Nebraska

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Academic/Faculty
Medical - Clinical

Internal Number: 98695


Requisition Number: 2026 - 248

Business Unit: College of Medicine

Department: Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences 50000516

Reg-Temp: Full-Time Regular

Position Summary:


The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) invites applications for the position of postdoctoral Fellows to join a dynamic and innovative research program.
Our lab is at the forefront of studying the regulation and protective functions of Peroxiredoxin 6 (Prdx6) and lens epithelial-derived growth factor (LEDGF) in age-related blinding disorders. Our lab focuses on understanding their roles in delaying/preventing age-related yey disorders, including cataract formation with the ultimate goal of identifying therapeutic strategies to preserve vision.
We are inviting highly motivated candidates with expertise in gene regulation, stress response pathways, and cell survival mechanisms using advanced/modern molecular approaches, including Gene-targeting technologies, Microarray and ChIP assay analyses, Functional assays for cell survival and stress response, Protein chemistry and protein-protein interactions, protein-DNA interactions with role(s) of epigenetics and Bioinformatics, Cell culture and transcriptional regulation, Imaging and large-scale data analysis/Bioinformatics, and Epithelial biology.

Required Qualifications:


Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or related field
Proven expertise in molecular/cellular biology
Must submit One-page research proposal and contact information for three references

Salary Range: Salary Commensurate with Experience


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A vital enterprise in the nation’s heartland, the University of Nebraska Medical Center has its eye on improving the future of health care in Nebraska and beyond. As Nebraska’s only public academic health sciences center, UNMC is committed to the education of a 21st century health care work force, to finding cures and treatments for devastating diseases, to providing the best care for patients, and to serving our state and its communities through award-winning outreach. UNMC also is committed to embracing the richness of diversity, and is a major economic engine for the state of Nebraska. Led by Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., UNMC has six colleges, two institutes and a graduate studies program, serving nearly 4,000 students in more than two dozen programs. Our physician assistant program was recently ranked ninth in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, and our primary care program was ranked 17. The university’s physical therapy, pharmacy and public health programs also are ranked among the top in the country. Read more about how this public academic health sciences center helps Nebraska.
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