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 - 284 Department Cellular/Integrative Physiology 50000525 Business Unit(College/Institute) College of Medicine FTE:

100

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular Work Schedule 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 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 08/10/2026

Position Qualification

Position Summary

A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Mabruka Alfaidi in the Department of Cellular and Integrative Physiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

The Alfaidi Lab studies vascular cell signaling and the role of molecular and genetic mechanisms in phenotypic changes associated with cardiopulmonary vascular disease.

The successful candidate will design and conduct independent and collaborative research, analyze and interpret data, develop new research directions, and prepare scientific manuscripts under the guidance of the Principal Investigator.

This position also offers advanced training to support scientific independence and career development, including opportunities to mentor students and contribute to a collaborative research environment.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have a PhD or MD/PhD in vascular biology, pulmonary hypertension, or a closely related biomedical field.

Applicants should have prior research experience in pulmonary vascular disease or related areas, with demonstrated expertise in several of the following techniques:

• Endothelial cell culture.
• Animal models of cardiovascular diseases.
• Western blotting and qPCR.
• Immunohistochemistry.
• Single-cell sequencing and ATAC-seq.
• Statistical analysis of experimental data.

Candidates with previous experience in animal models of pulmonary or atherosclerotic diseases are particularly encouraged to apply.

The ideal applicant will have experience presenting research findings at local, national, or international meetings and contributing to manuscript preparation for peer-reviewed scientific journals.

The successful candidate should be self-motivated, able to manage multiple projects, work independently, and maintain professionalism in a collaborative research setting.

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, Animal facility Other working environment

NA

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

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

EXPOSURES

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

Works with chemicals and animals.

Hand/Wrists

Fine Manipulation NA Repetitive Motion NA Grasping NA If you selected any area above, please explain

Addtional

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

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• C.V.

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Other Doc

Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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

• Yes

• No

• • If you have not yet graduated, can you provide an enrollment verification or enrollment certificate with expected graduation date from your university or institution? This can be uploaded as "other document"

• Yes

• No

• • If you do not yet have the degree required for this position, what is your expected graduation date?

(Open Ended Question)

• • How many published articles do you have?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Of these published articles, how many are you first-author

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please enter the name of your doctoral degree-granting institution.

(Open Ended Question)

• • How many years of postgraduate research experience do you have as of the date you are submitting this application?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please select one of the following:

• I am a U.S. citizen

• I am a non-citizen national of the U.S.

• I am a permanent resident (green card holder)

• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status

• • How did you hear about this position?

• Careerlink

• Employee Referral

• HERC

• Indeed

• Job Fair

• Lincoln Journal Star

• Linkedin

• Omaha World Herald

• UNMC Job Site

• Facebook

• NEWorks

• Handshake

• Other

• • If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

(Open Ended Question)