Research Associate
Company: University of Nebraska Medical Center UNMC
Location: Omaha
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Research Associate 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: 2023-080 Department Neurological
Sciences Business Unit(College/Institute) College of Medicine FTE:
100 Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular Work Schedule As directed by
supervisor Requisition Category Research - Academic Requisition
Title Research Associate Job Title/Academic Rank 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 03/03/2023 Position Qualification Position
Summary The Department of Neurological Sciences at the University
of Nebraska Medical Center ( UNMC ) seeks a Research Associate that
will work in the laboratory of Dr. Howard Fox.This Research
Associate would work on animal and cellular models of disease.
Study the Neuropathogenesis of disease in one or more systems
ongoing in the laboratory; SIV effects on the brain, the role of
mitochondria in neurodegenerative disorders, and systems biology
approaches to generation and analyses of omics data from normal and
diseases specimens. Duties will include development of laboratory
experiments, cell culture and animal work, generation of data
including high content 'omics' datasets, data analysis and writing
manuscripts. Work with specimens from human subjects. Required
Qualifications Ph.D. in an appropriate scientific field within
Neuroscience.Strong scientific writing skills and excellent
communication skills.Previous experience in animal and cellular
models of disease. Data analysis experience. Supplemental
Qualifications Working Environment & Physical Requirements WORKING
ENVIRONMENT The information provided below best describes the
Environment in which the primary function of the position is
performed. Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the
Environment in which the primary function of the position is
performed. Office environment, Lab environment Other working
environment NA PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT Bending, stooping, twisting
Occasionally Crawling Not Applicable Driving Not Applicable
Kneeling Occasionally Reaching Up to 2 hours Sitting Over 5 hours
Standing Over 5 hours Squatting Occasionally Walking 2-5 hours
EXPOSURES Atmospheric Yes Blood/body fluids Yes Chemical hazards
Yes Working on or around moving machinery No Electrical current No
Noise Yes Changes of temperature/humidity No Wear PPE Yes Work with
laboratory animals Yes Radiation Operating hand/power tools No If
you answered yes to any area above, please explain Working with
hazardous chemicals & bio-fluids. (Lab has fume hood.)Noise depends
on the equipment being used, happens occasionally. PPE is worn with
any animal work. Hand/Wrists Fine Manipulation Both Repetitive
Motion Both Grasping Both If you selected any area above, please
explain cell culture and animal work Addtional Describe any other
aspects and demands of the job not listed in this description. EEO
Statement EEO Statement EEO Statement The University of Nebraska
Medical Center ( UNMC ) is committed to creating a diverse and
inclusive work and learning environment free from discrimination
and harassment. UNMC is dedicated to creating an environment where
everyone feels valued, respected and included. UNMC does not
discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex,
pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion,
disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital
status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities,
or employment. UNMC complies with all local, state and federal laws
prohibiting discrimination, including Title IX, which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of sex. Applicant Documents Required
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Keywords: University of Nebraska Medical Center UNMC, Omaha , Research Associate, Other , Omaha, Nebraska
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