Office of Postdoctoral Education

- Research Overview
- Research at UNMC
  As a leader in ground-breaking research, UNMC has over 1,400 active projects in numerous areas of emphasis.
- Research Facilities
  State-of-the-art facilities enable UNMC postdocs to work in a technologically enhanced research environment.
- Resources for Researchers
  You’ll have access to internal experts, as well as external resources, to ensure you are equipped with the right tools to succeed.
- Funding Opportunities
  Here are a few other funding sources to explore if you need to supplement or replace funding from your PI.
- Distinguished Scientists
  Our researchers are the best and brightest from all over the world, working tirelessly to discover treatments and cures.
- Employment Overview
- Current Job Openings
  View a list of current employment opportunities as a UNMC postdoctoral scholar.
- Salary & Benefits
  We value our postdocs, so we offer competitive wages and generous benefits.
- Mentoring
  Discover what you should think about when choosing a mentor and what to expect from your experience at UNMC.
- Postdoc Timeline
  Here's an outline of what you should be doing at various stages in your postdoc time at UNMC
- Resources for Current Postdocs
  Current UNMC postdocs have access to a variety of key resources across campus, as well as a postdoc handbook.
- Training & Career Development Overview
- Workshops & Webinars
  Our professional development seminars are designed to build skills that you can use inside and outside the lab.
- New Postdoc Training
  Postdoctoral scholars are required to complete three programs in their first year at UNMC.
- Certificate Program
  Our certificate programs help you develop and demonstrate tangible skills outside of the lab.
- Teaching Fellowship
  UNMC and MCC have partnered to offer postdocs an opportunity to build valuable teaching experience.
- Community Overview
- Current Postdoc Directory
  Meet our postdocs, who come from all over the country and the world.
- Life in Omaha
  The Omaha metro offers plenty of options to accommodate your lifestyle.
- Networking & Support Communities
  We want to make sure our postdocs feel welcomed and supported throughout their training time.
- Wellness at UNMC
  From our on-site fitness facility and counseling programs to campus events, UNMC encompasses wellness in everything we do.
- International Postdoc Support
  The Office of Global Engagement offers numerous services to support international scholars, including immigration and visa sponsorship.

Postdoc Timeline

Get advice on what you should be doing at various stages in your training at UNMC.

Stages of Your Postdoc Career

Search for open postdoc positions at UNMC.
Identify a mentor that you would like to work with. Find someone whose research ambitions align with your own. Communicate with that mentor and members of their lab. Investigate if it is the right fit.
Apply for the position or email us for help.

Research housing and transportation options in Omaha.
Reach out to other members of your lab and the UNMC community on social media for help and advice.
Plan a realistic budget according to your salary. The cost of living in Omaha is generally lower than the national average, but it is a major metropolitan area and housing around the UNMC campus can be expensive.

Develop an understanding of your lab culture.
Attend all required training from UNMC Human Resources
Complete postdoc orientation.
Understand that your postdoctoral training extends beyond the lab. UNMC is a global research institution with extensive resources including the:
- Leon S. McGoogan Health Sciences Library
- Office for Global Engagement if you are an international scholar
- Office of Interactive E-Learning
- Writing Center @ UNMC
Prepare for an independent career
- Attend workshops and seminars from the Office of Postdoctoral Education and other campus entities.
- Begin to work toward the Certificate Programs.

Continue to prepare for an independent career:

Explore grant opportunities
Work with your mentor to publish
Explore career opportunities in a variety of fields
Use your annual review to assess your career goals
Refine your skills for the next stage of your career by attending workshops and seminars

Average/Median Time in Postdoc Status at UNMC

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