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Form of work 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: 2023-004 Department Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology 50000521 Business Unit(College/Institute) College of Medicine FTE: 100
Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular Work Schedule M-F: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, some evening and weekend work Requisition Category Research - Academic Requisition Title Postdoctoral Research Associate in Cellular Microbiology Job Title/Academic Rank Postdoctoral Research Associate in Cellular Microbiology 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 01/13/2023 Position Qualification
Position Summary An NIH-funded Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available to study Coxiella burnetii subversion of host cholesterol in the laboratory of Dr. Stacey Gilk in the Department of Pathology and Microbiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The successful candidate will perform experiments characterizing both host and bacterial proteins involved in regulating cholesterol levels in the bacterial niche. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in microbiology or parasitology, cell biology, molecular biology, or genetics, and/or experience in related skill sets. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, independent, rigorous, and hypothesis-driven scientist who will be expected to participate in training of graduate students, lab meetings, and other duties appropriate to the applicant's career goals. Application should be submitted to https://unmc.peopleadmin.com/postings/76882and include a cover letter describing research experience and interests (max. 2 pages), CV with complete list of publications, and names and contact information for three references. Applicants from diverse
backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Required Qualifications PhD in microbiology or parasitology, cell biology, genetics, or other related field.
Experience in related scientific field of study.
Supplemental Qualifications 1-2 years' experience in host-pathogen interactions AND/OR expertise in cell culture, microscopy, ELISA, bacterial growth assays, genetic manipulation of mammalian cells and bacteria, protein-protein interactions
