Cardiovascular Postdoctoral Research Associate

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

Location

Location Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:

Requisition Number: 2026 - 377

Department

Department Int Med Cardiovascular Med

Business Unit(College/Institute)

Business Unit(College/Institute) College of Medicine

FTE:

100

Reg-Temp

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

Work Schedule TBD by supervisor and responsibilities

Requisition Category

Requisition Category Research - Academic

Requisition Title

Requisition Title Cardiovascular Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title/Academic Rank

Job Title/Academic Rank Cardiovascular Postdoctoral Research Associate

Additional Requisition Title

Appointment Type

Appointment Type A1 - REG OTHER ACAD SAL

Salary Range

Salary Range Salary Commensurate with Experience

Job/EEO Category

Job/EEO Category Professional Non-Faculty (Includes Other Academic)

Job Requisition Begin Date

Job Requisition Begin Date 10/01/2026

Position Qualification

Position Summary

Postdoctoral Opportunity in Hydrogel Synthesis and Biomedical Application

Postdoctoral fellow position available in Dr. Bin Duan’s lab within the Regenerative Medicine Program and Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The research goal of Dr. Duan’s lab is to develop innovative biomaterial-based drug delivery systems and engineered tissue platforms to understand and modulate cell–material interactions, protect tissues from injury and disease, and promote tissue repair and regeneration.

The lab focuses on advanced biomaterials, biofabrication approaches, and therapeutic delivery systems for applications in tissue protection, disease treatment, and regenerative medicine. The project associated with this postdoctoral opportunity will focus on the development and synthesis of novel hydrogels and their applications in anti-biofilm therapy and the prevention of postoperative surgical adhesions.

Candidates with a strong background in polymer chemistry, hydrogel design and synthesis, organic chemistry, and cell and tissue culture are highly desired. Candidates should have a good publication record, should also demonstrate excellent communication skills and be independent, enthusiastic, and responsible.
For additional information, please contact Bin Duan, Ph.D,
bin.duan .

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

Driving 2-5 hours

Kneeling

Kneeling Not Applicable

Reaching

Reaching Occasionally

Sitting Up to 2 hours

Standing

Standing Up to 2 hours

Squatting Occasionally

Walking

Walking Up to 2 hours

EXPOSURES

Atmospheric

Atmospheric Yes

Blood/body fluids

Blood/body fluids Yes

Chemical hazards

Chemical hazards Yes

Working on or around moving machinery

Working on or around moving machinery Yes

Electrical current

Electrical current No

Noise No

Changes of temperature/humidity

Changes of temperature/humidity Yes

Wear PPE

Wear PPE Yes

Work with laboratory animals

Work with laboratory animals No

Radiation

Operating hand/power tools

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

Fine Manipulation yes - both

Repetitive Motion

Repetitive Motion yes - both

Grasping

Grasping yes - both

If…