Advanced Academic & Research Training
Postdoctoral scholars are a driving force behind UNMC's success in biomedical research.
We are committed to offering you an environment conducive to research and will help facilitate your transition towards independence in a timely fashion. Additionally, we'll help you build skills you can apply throughout your career.
Postdoctoral Education Office
The mission of the Postdoctoral Education Office is to promote and facilitate outstanding training and education of postdoctoral scholars and their timely transition toward independent careers.
Postdoc Training at UNMC
You'll receive a full-time program of advanced academic coaching and research training under the guidance of renowned researchers and mentors.
Congratulations to our Postdocs
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Dr. Rajendra Kumar Angara honored for research excellence
Rajendra Kumar Angara, PhD, received the 2024 Excellence in Research Award for his research to treat glaucoma. Nicole Zabik, PhD, was runner up. Their mentors, Stacey Gilk, PhD, and Jennifer Urbano Blackford, PhD (respectively), won Excellence in Mentoring Awards.
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Congratulations to the new Postdoctoral Association leaders
The UNMC Postdoctoral Association elected a new group of leaders: Abdul Rouf Mir, PhD; Anand Thiraviyam, PhD; Vandana Singh, PhD; Sabah Haq, PhD; Syed Muntazir Andrabi; Marina Hardy; Suresh Kondeti, PhD. The association connects postdocs across UNMC to address their needs and concerns.
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Dr. Kaylee Herzog honored with young investigator award
Kaylee Herzog, PhD, was awarded the Young Investigator Award by the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene for her work to create resources to better understand and control parasites. The award is given to recognize the work of young investigators and to encourage developing scientists to pursue careers in various aspects of tropical disease research.