Postdoctoral Research Associate - Lymphoma Research

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:	UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location	Omaha, NE
Requisition Number:	2025 - 257
Department	Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology 50000521
Business Unit(College/Institute)	College of Medicine
FTE:	100
Reg-Temp	Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule	Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM with off-hours for research
Requisition Category	Research - Academic
Requisition Title	Postdoctoral Research Associate - Lymphoma Research
Job Title/Academic Rank	Postdoctoral Research Associate - Lymphoma Research
Additional Requisition Title
Appointment Type	A1 - REG OTHER ACAD SAL
Salary Range	Salary Commensurate with Experience
Job/EEO Category	Professional Non-Faculty (Includes Other Academic)
Job Requisition Begin Date	08/25/2025

Position Qualification

Position Summary	We are seeking a highly motivated and creative Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our lymphoma research program. The successful candidate will work at the interface of cancer biology, functional genomics, and translational research, with a focus on understanding the molecular mechanisms driving lymphoma progression and therapy resistance. This position will leverage cutting-edge approaches including spatial transcriptomics, CRISPR-based functional genomic screening, and patient-derived xenograft (PDX) models to discover novel therapeutic targets and biomarkers. The postdoc will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, multidisciplinary collaborations, and opportunities to lead high-impact publications.
Required Qualifications	PhD in cancer biology, molecular/cellular biology, genomics, or immunology Expertise in Gene editing technology and NGS Flow cytometry and cell sorting Bioinformatic and data integration, R/Python
Supplemental Qualifications	Preferred experience in Familiar with platforms like Visium and GeoMx Engrafting of human lymphoma tissue into immunocompromised mice Grant writing and ability to write manuscripts Previous multi-disciplinary projects (genomics in-vivo immunology)

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The information provided below best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed.

Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed.	Office environment, Lab environment, Animal facility
Other working environment	NA

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

EXPOSURES

Atmospheric	Yes
Blood/body fluids	Yes
Chemical hazards	Yes
Working on or around moving machinery	No
Electrical current	No
Noise	No
Changes of temperature/humidity	No
Wear PPE	Yes
Work with laboratory animals	Yes
Radiation
Operating hand/power tools	No
If you answered yes to any area above, please explain	PPE includes lab gloves, mask, and coat Lab animals – mice

Hand/Wrists

Fine Manipulation	Both
Repetitive Motion	Both
Grasping	Both
If you selected any area above, please explain	Use of both sets required to perform laboratory techniques.

Addtional

Describe any other aspects and demands of the job not listed in this description.	Ability to visualize results and data.

Required Documents

Optional Documents

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* Do you have, or will you possess in the near future, a Doctoral degree in the area(s) identified in this posting?
- Yes
- No
* How did you hear about this position?
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- Employee Referral
- HERC
- Indeed
- Job Fair
- Lincoln Journal Star
- Linkedin
- Omaha World Herald
- UNMC Job Site
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* If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.
(Open Ended Question)