NIH-funded/Industry-funded postdoctoral fellowship is available starting summer 2019 at The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences-University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Research in our laboratory is involved in the multidisciplinary area of drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics (DMPK). Our research focuses on the application of Bioanalytical Chemistry, in vitro and in vivo animal models to support ADMET (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and toxicity) and pharmacokinetic (PK) studies. This is a technique-driven enterprise; therefore, expertise in liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) is heavily used in our research.

Another area of interest in Dr. Yazen Alnouti’s laboratory is the discovery of biomarkers for hepato-biliary diseases based on bile acid metabolism by sulfation, a phase II metabolic pathway.

Our laboratory is located in College of Pharmacy, which has state-of-the-art LC-MS instrumentation, cell culture facility, and PK software.

Preferred experience in cancer research and immunology research experience with a knowledge of the development of novel therapeutics with a knowledge of recombinant DNA technology and flow cytometry.

Demonstrated scholarly activity.

The Department of Health Promotion at the University of Nebraska Medical Center invites applications for a postdoctoral research faculty appointment. We are seeking an outstanding candidate with strong potential in the following research areas related to translational nutrition, physical activity, and weight control: (1) Implementation Science in Healthcare and Community Settings, (2) Cost evaluations of clinical interventions and implementation strategies, and (3) Research Practice Partnerships. We have a strong interest in candidates with expertise and skill sets in participatory research, health economics, and intervention development and delivery.

The candidate is expected to:
• Assist in, and lead, manuscript preparation from existing data and ongoing trials on the effectiveness of web- and community-based weight loss programs, the implementation of evidence-based strategies for weight loss in community and healthcare settings, and organizational context, perceptions of innovations, and facilitations strategies for moving research into practice;
• Contribute to translational obesity, exercise, and nutrition grant proposal development, with an ultimate goal of completing federal grant application as a principal investigator during the first year of the appointment;
• Facilitate and lead intervention delivery and data collection activities across Nebraska;
• Assist in training graduate students at both the M.P.H. and Ph.D. levels.

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The Division of Gastroenterology, University of Nebraska Medical Center (Omaha), seeks postdoctoral research associate, to study the role of extracellular vesicles (EV) in communication between liver cells in HIV infection combined with alcohol-induced liver disease. To model these intracellular communications, we will use in vitro approaches based on co-culturing hepatocytes with liver non-parenchymal cells. These studies will allow establishing the link between EV-mediated potentiating effects of alcohol and HIV on liver inflammation and fibrosis development. These in vitro data will be confirmed by in vivo experiments on humanized mice. Candidates will be involved in collection, analysis and interpretation of experimental data, presentation of data at national meetings, manuscript preparation and grant writing.

Ph.D. in biochemistry/immunology or related fields is required. Candidate should be strong in molecular biology techniques and have experience in cell culture and animal work, flow cytometry, western blot analysis, real time PCR, immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy and other procedures. Should possess strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Should have working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and image and statistical analysis software.

Successful candidate should have first-author publications in peer-reviewed journals and should have the ability to write research papers.

Prefer experience working with molecular biology (transfections, etc.), viruses and exosomes.

Online applications are being taken at https://unmc.peopleadmin.com/postings/43501 . Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Candidate should be strong in molecular biology techniques and have experience in cell culture and animal work, flow cytometry, western blot analysis, real time PCR, immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy and other procedures. Should possess strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Should have working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and image and statistical analysis software.

Successful candidate should have first-author publications in peer-reviewed journals and should have the ability to write research papers.

Prefer experience working with molecular biology (transfections, etc.), viruses and exosomes.

Study cancer associated signaling.
Goals of the project include target identification using omics methods and validation using RNAi/CRISPR

Please upload CV and Statement describing career goals.

Collect, analyze, and interpret research data for the current and future protocols. Each experiment will be conducted by the thorough understanding of the current scientific literature in the diverse disciplines. Have an understanding of neuroscience and strong motivation to harness this knowledge of research of human brain disorders. Training and experience in neuroimaging (functional MRI and MEG) is strongly preferred.

Work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment, conceptualizing and prioritizing objectives and preparing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.

Troubleshoot problems in experiments rigorously with other members of the lab, including Soonjo Hwang, M.D.

Under Dr Soonjo Hwang’s supervision, design and conduct research experiments related to current research projects. Contribute to existing programs as well as to develop own research program.

A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the Department of Pediatrics at UNMC. The person in this position will design, perform, and analyze experiments in bone and cartilage research. They will review, analyze, and report on relevant literature and assist in the preparation of manuscripts and grant applications. They will also supervise and teach specific techniques to undergraduate and graduate students working in the laboratory.

The selected candidate will gain experience in a number of cutting edge molecular and cellular biological techniques, biomechanical testing, nanoparticles for protein/drug delivery, and in vivo and post mortem animal imaging to be applied to bone and cartilage research.