Experience in mammalian cell culture; DNA, RNA, and protein isolation; RNA quantification, PCR, RT-PCR, and quantitative real-time PCR; protein analysis including protein quantification, gel electrophoresis, immunoprecipitation, and IHC.

Able to work with genetically engineered animal models and animals with immunocompromised health status, as well as perform genetic integrity tests and other invasive procedures.

Ph.D. in immunology, microbiology, or neuroscience

Experienced in primary cell culture and aseptic technique, flow cytometry and extensive mouse modeling/handling.

Open until filled

Engage in full-time advanced research training under the supervision and direction of faculty sponsor in the sponsor’s research program. Supported by the College and, as appropriate, by the sponsor’s grants. Must relocate to the sponsor’s location for active participation in the sponsor’s program of research and to take advantage of the many interdisciplinary scientific opportunities afforded by the University.

Program outcomes focus on accelerating the trainee’s entry into a research career and include: 1) give a minimum of one research presentation per year (e.g. conference, meeting, seminar, or brown bag); 2) Attend/watch a minimum of 8 out of 12 monthly lectures/seminars that support your research; 3) Submit a grant proposal as Principal Investigator to NIH or other appropriate funding source each year or until funding is received; 4) Submit a minimum of two refereed journal articles as first author; 5) Submit a minimum of one abstract for a presentation at a regional or national research conference

1) PhD prepared applicants with evidence of past academic achievement and scholarly productivity,
2) Master’s or PhD in Nursing required (other graduate degree may be in a related field,
3) Match of interest with UNMC College of Nursing sponsor is critical,
4) Registered nurse license in U.S. (Nebraska)

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Work in the DICON Laboratory and MEG Center with the PI and research team to plan, develop, implement, and conduct scholarly research at UNMC. This includes ongoing NIH and NSF funded research in healthy aging and development, as well various neurological populations. Duties may involve research study design, participant recruitment, data collection, data analyses, writing manuscripts and grants, as well as scholarly presentations. Data include cognitive assessments, MEG and MR imaging data, the outcomes of various psychophysics experiments, electronic medical record data, and other forms of data. Help prepare research progress reports and grant applications, publications, and institutional review board and other compliance reports as directed. Work as directed with collaborators internal and external to UNMC.