Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Category: Bioinformatics Jobs

Requisition Details
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: 2022-147
Department Genetics Cell Biology & Anatomy 50000507
Business Unit(College/Institute) College of Medicine
FTE:100
Reg-Temp Full-Time: Regular
Work Schedule: 8:00am – 5:00pm
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 04/29/2022

Position Qualification
Position Summary
Support research projects in Dr. Babu Guda’s laboratory. Specific responsibilities include developing novel computational tools and data analysis pipelines to analyze, integrate, and correlate multi-omics data generated from genomic, metagenomic, epigenomic, transcriptomic, proteomic and metabolomic experiments, write manuscripts and assist in developing grant proposals in novel research areas. Provide training and advice to graduate students in the Guda lab, and participate and present in regional, national and international research conferences. Occasional teaching of lectures in bioinformatics courses.
Required Qualifications
PhD is Bioinformatics, Computer Science or related field.
Programming skills in Perl or Python and C/C++ or Java.
Supplemental Qualifications
Working knowledge of Linux-based systems and R programming is preferred.

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
Other working environment: NA

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

EXPOSURES
Atmospheric: No
Blood/body fluids: No
Chemical hazards: No
Working on or around moving machinery: No
Electrical current: No
Noise: No
Changes of temperature/humidity: No
Wear PPE: No
Work with laboratory animals: No

Radiation
Operating hand/power tools: No
If you answered yes to any area above, please explain

Hand/Wrists
Fine Manipulation: NA
Repetitive Motion: Yes
Grasping: Yes
If you selected any area above, please explain: This position makes heavy use of the computer keyboarding typing and mouse maneuvering.

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 Documents: C.V.
Optional Documents: Cover Letter