Postdoctoral Research Associate

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:	UNMC is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location	Omaha, NE
Requisition Number:	2024 - 262
Department	Neurological Sciences 50001975
Business Unit(College/Institute)	College of Medicine
FTE:	100
Reg-Temp	Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule	As directed by supervisor
Requisition Category	Research - Academic
Requisition Title	Postdoctoral Research Associate
Job Title/Academic Rank	Postdoctoral Research Associate
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	08/09/2024

Position Qualification

Position Summary	The WANG Lab at the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Department of Neurological Sciences is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will contribute to developing and/or applying artificial intelligence, machine learning, and image segmentation and/or data science-based methods to address cutting-edge topics, including but not limited to, disease diagnosis/prognosis, biomarkers identification and treatment prediction, etc. Questions may be directed to Dr. Jieqiong Wang at jiwang@unmc.edu Applications are being accepted online at: \| https://unmc.peopleadmin.com/postings/87589 Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Required Qualifications	• A PhD by time of hiring in a relevant field. Relevant fields include (but are not limited to) Computer Science, statistics, mathematics, automation, informatics, and Engineering. • Experience in deep learning, machine learning and medical imaging processing • Programming experience: Python, MATLAB, SPSS, Shell. • Experience in working with Linux workstation. • Excellent organizational and time-management skills and ability to self-direct work. • Ability to work as a team member. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Supplemental Qualifications	• Experience in bioinformatics

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, Clinical environment
Other working environment	NA

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Bending, stooping, twisting	Not Applicable
Crawling	Not Applicable
Driving	Not Applicable
Kneeling	Not Applicable
Reaching	Not Applicable
Sitting	Over 5 hours
Standing	Over 5 hours
Squatting	Not Applicable
Walking	2-5 hours

EXPOSURES

Atmospheric	No
Blood/body fluids	No
Chemical hazards	No
Working on or around moving machinery	No
Electrical current	No
Noise	No
Changes of temperature/humidity	No
Wear PPE	Yes
Work with laboratory animals	No
Radiation
Operating hand/power tools	Yes
If you answered yes to any area above, please explain	Working with patients or research participants; working with and prototyping research equipment

Hand/Wrists

Fine Manipulation	Both
Repetitive Motion	Both
Grasping	Both
If you selected any area above, please explain	Use of computer

Addtional

Describe any other aspects and demands of the job not listed in this description.

EEO Statement

The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment. UNMC is dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and included. UNMC does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNMC complies with all local, state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination, including Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

C.V.
Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Other Doc

Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have, or will you possess in the near future, a Doctoral degree in the area(s) identified in this posting?
- Yes
- No
* If you have not yet graduated, can you provide an enrollment verification or enrollment certificate with expected graduation date from your university or institution? This can be uploaded as "other document"
- Yes
- No
* If you do not yet have the degree required for this position, what is your expected graduation date?
(Open Ended Question)
* How many published articles do you have?
(Open Ended Question)
* Of these published articles, how many are you first-author
(Open Ended Question)
* Please enter the name of your doctoral degree-granting institution.
(Open Ended Question)
* How many years of postgraduate research experience do you have as of the date you are submitting this application?
(Open Ended Question)
* Please select one of the following:
- I am a U.S. citizen
- I am a non-citizen national of the U.S.
- I am a permanent resident (green card holder)
- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status
* How did you hear about this position?
- Careerlink
- Employee Referral
- HERC
- Indeed
- Job Fair
- Lincoln Journal Star
- Linkedin
- Omaha World Herald
- UNMC Job Site
- Facebook
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- Other
* If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.
(Open Ended Question)

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Details

Date Posted	August 9, 2024
Requisition	2024 - 262
Located In	Omaha, NE
Job Type	Full-time Employee
SOC Category	15-1011.00 Computer and Information Scientists, Research

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