Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Nebraska Medical Center, United States

Updated: 4 days ago
Location: Omaha, NEBRASKA
Job Type: FullTime

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: 2025 - 412
Department Neurological Sciences 50001975
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 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 01/07/2026

Position Qualification


Position Summary
The Department of Neurological Sciences at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) seeks a post-doctoral research associate that will work in the laboratory of Dr. Anna Dunaevsky (principal investigator/PI) with the PI and her research team to plan, develop, implement, and conduct research projects at UNMC.
Dr. Dunaevsky’s laboratory is interested in understanding the neural mechanismsunderlying behavioral impairments in neurodevelopmental disorders (i.e., Fragile X Syndrome). Taking advantage of multiple state-of-the-art techniques (e.g. multiphoton in vivo imaging, fiber photometry, EEG/EMG recordings, chemogenetic manipulation, and gene manipulation), the PI’s lab plan to interrogate glial and neuronal contributions to sensory hypersensitivity, motor learning impairments in sleep/wake associated with FXS. Duties involve experimental design, data collection, data analyses, and preparation of scholarly products. Scholarly products will include peer-reviewed publications, conference abstracts, extramural grant applications and progress reports.
Must have a Ph.D. in an appropriate scientific field (e.g., neuroscience, molecular biology)
For consideration and to apply for this position, applicants must submit a current CV,
a brief statement of research interests (one paragraph), and the names and contact
information of three references tohttps://unmc.peopleadmin.com/postings/95231
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in an appropriate scientific field (e.g., neuroscience, molecular biology)
Supplemental Qualifications
1. Strong scientific writing skills and excellent communication skills, good early track record of submitted or published peer-reviewed articles, exceptional organizational skills, ability to work as a team member and ability to advise and supervise more junior laboratory personnel.
2. Experience with surgical procedures, optogenetics, chemogenetics, fiber photometry, in vivo electrophysiology, multiphoton imaging.
3. Experience with molecular biology, neuroanatomy and mouse behavior.
4. Experience with programming in languages including Python, R, MATLAB is highly desired.

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