Cardiovascular Postdoctoral Research Associate

Requisition Details

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location Omaha, NE Requisition Number: 2026 - 219 Department Int Med Cardiovascular Med 50000584 Business Unit(College/Institute) College of Medicine FTE:

100

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular Work Schedule TBD by supervisor and responsibilities Requisition Category Research - Academic Requisition Title Cardiovascular Postdoctoral Research Associate Job Title/Academic Rank Cardiovascular 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 06/25/2026

Position Qualification

Position Summary

An immediate PostDoc position is available to support Dr. Zhenguo Liu's lab, where the primary focus is on investigating the effects of novel cardiovascular risk factors, including air pollution and gut microbes as well as inflammatory bowel diseases, cardiovascular function and disease development, and related mechanisms especially oxidative stress and inflammation. The successful candidate will become proficient with handling rats and mice. Candidates will be involved in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of experimental data; presentation of data at national meetings; manuscript preparation, and grant writing.

Preferred experience:

Experience in cell culture techniques

Experience in molecular biology (transfections, etc.)

Experience in working with rats and mice

Experience in maintaining a breeding colony

Required Qualifications

M.D., D.O, PharmD, or PhD in biological sciences or biochemistry or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience; experience in small animal research, especially vascular function studies, small animal surgeries and procedures, inflammation and oxidative stress, experience in lab communications required;

Supplemental Qualifications

experience in cell biology and molecular biology desired.

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

Full extent of working environments TBD by academic and research activity.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Bending, stooping, twisting Occasionally Crawling Not Applicable Driving 2-5 hours Kneeling Not Applicable Reaching Occasionally Sitting Up to 2 hours Standing Up to 2 hours Squatting Occasionally Walking Up to 2 hours

EXPOSURES

Atmospheric Yes Blood/body fluids Yes Chemical hazards Yes Working on or around moving machinery Yes Electrical current No Noise No Changes of temperature/humidity Yes Wear PPE Yes Work with laboratory animals Yes Radiation Operating hand/power tools No If you answered yes to any area above, please explain

Full extent of exposures TBD by academic and research activity.

Hand/Wrists

Fine Manipulation yes - both Repetitive Motion yes - both Grasping yes - both If you selected any area above, please explain

Full extent of hand/wrist involvement and repetitive motion TBD by academic and research activity.

Addtional

Describe any other aspects and demands of the job not listed in this description.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• C.V.

Optional Documents

Requisition Specific Questions

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• • Do you have, or will you possess in the near future, a Doctoral degree in the area(s) identified in this posting?

• Yes

• No

• • How did you hear about this position?

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