Postdoctoral Research Associate - Cardiometabolic Disease

Job Overview

The Department of Biochemistry at the University of Nebraska‑Lincoln (UNL) Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) seeks a highly motivated and enthusiastic Post‑Doctoral Research Associate to conduct 12‑month, 100% research work.

• Perform in‑depth literature searches to inform research strategies and develop protocols.
• Design and execute mechanistic experiments in vascular and inflammatory biology.
• Conduct in vivo studies using murine models such as atherosclerosis, fatty liver, and acute lung injury.
• Perform cell and organoid culture.
• Analyze molecular, physiological, and histological data and interpret results.
• Perform advanced bioinformatics analysis using cutting‑edge tools.
• Help train and mentor undergraduate, rotating, and Ph.D. students.
• Prepare manuscripts, abstracts, and grant applications.
• Present findings at national scientific meetings.
• Assist lab management and take lab responsibilities such as ordering and organizing supplies.

• Ph.D. in physiology, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, or a related field.
• Strong experience in biochemical and molecular biology techniques, tissue processing and immunostaining, and small animal studies.
• At least one first‑author peer‑reviewed publication from the last two years.

• Interest in learning advanced bioinformatics such as single‑cell RNA‑seq data analysis.
• Highly motivated for research independence and career advancement.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in cell culture of primary endothelial cells, hepatocytes, and hepatic stellate cells, and organoid culture.

Lincoln, NE

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