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    Postdoctoral Research Associate - Omaha, United States - University of Nebraska Medical Center

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    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:
    Department Neurological Sciences 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 A- REG OTHER ACAD SAL Salary Range Salary Commensurate with Experience Job/EEO Category Professional Non-Faculty (Includes Other Academic) Job Requisition Begin Date 08/14/2023

    Position Qualification

    Position Summary


    The Department of Neurological Sciences at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) seeks a post-doctoral research associate that will work in the laboratory of Dr.

    Peng Zhong (principal investigator/PI) with the PI and his research team to plan, develop, implement, and conduct research projects at UNMC.

    Dr.

    Zhong's laboratory is interested in understanding the neural mechanisms underlying the bidirectional relationship between sleep and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease.

    Taking advantage of multiple state-of-the-art techniques (e.g., gene profiling, virus-mediated circuit tracing, calcium imaging/optrode recording, fiber photometry, EEG/EMG recordings, patch clamp slice recording, optogenetic/chemogenetic manipulation, and gene manipulation), the PI's lab plan to interrogate the neural circuits controlling sleep/wake and studying the pathophysiology of sleep circuits in the generation of sleep disorders and Alzheimer's disease.

    Duties involve experimental design, data collection, data analyses, and preparation of scholarly products. Scholarly products will include peer-reviewed publications, conference abstracts, extramural grant applications and progress reports.


    For consideration and to apply for this position, applicants must submit a current CV, a brief statement of research interests (one paragraph), and the names and contact information of three references to from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

    Required Qualifications

    Ph.
    D. in an appropriate scientific field (e.g., neuroscience, molecular biology)

    Supplemental Qualifications


    • Strong scientific writing skills and excellent communication skills, good early track record of submitted or published peer-reviewed articles, exceptional organizational skills, ability to work as a team member and ability to advise and supervise more junior laboratory personnel.
    • Experience with optogenetics, chemogenetics, fiber photometry and microendoscopy.
    • Experience with whole-cell brain slice electrophysiological recordings.
    • Experience with molecular biology, neuroanatomy and mouse behavior.
    • Experience with programming in languages including Python, R, MATLAB is highly desired.

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