Whether it is cancer biology, genetics, neuroscience or transplant therapy, postdoctoral research associates and fellows conduct significant biomedical research every day.

Research opportunities
Research associate

After earning a doctorate degree, scholars may choose to pursue additional training. Individuals are selected for one year appointments which can be extended for two more years.

Research fellow or trainee

Specialized research training to meet national priorities is the directive for fellows and trainees with doctoral degrees. The appointment is one year which can be extended for three additional years.

Senior research associate

Individuals with doctoral degrees can pursue additional research opportunities as a senior research associate. Three years of postdoctoral experience or five years of experience as a research associate are required.

contact us
UNMC Office of Postdoctoral Education
987810 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198-7810
402-559-3662 (phone)
402-559-7845 (fax)
dchapman@unmc.edu

Xinming Liu, Ph.D. & Gurudutt Pendyala, Ph.D. are the new recipients of the Postdoctoral Education Award.

 

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