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:	2022-171
Department	Anesthesiology 50000508
Business Unit(College/Institute)	College of Medicine
FTE:	100
Reg-Temp	Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule	M-F 8 AM-5 PM
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	05/27/2022

Position Qualification

Position Summary	A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available immediately in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska in the Nebraska Outcomes Research Lab (https://www.unmc.edu/anesthesia/research/dr-bartels-lab.html ). The emphasis is on accessing existing large datasets in addition to conducting large pragmatic clinical trials as well as participating in conventional RCTs. Biostatistical support is available. Our research is highly collaborative, and we work successfully with researchers in internal medicine, surgery, psychiatry, public health, and biostatistics. A principal focus of our group is to provide meaningful mentoring to medical students, trainees, and junior faculty—we have brought 30+ mentees to their first peer-reviewed publications and have received support from FAER, ARCS, and IARS for our students. In addition to intramural funding, current extramural funding for our group is from AHRQ – Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (R01), NIH – National Institute on Drug Abuse (K23), NIH – National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (R13), Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (Resident Scholar, Medical Student Anesthesia Research Fellowship programs), and Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists Kaplan Leadership Award. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic group and will receive significant mentoring in manuscript/grant writing, including training junior trainees. Occasional travel to present research results at scientific conferences will be supported.
Required Qualifications	M.D. or Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, Public Health, or Social Sciences or related field. Experience in one or more of the research approaches described in the position summary. Preference will be given to candidates with Pre/Postdoctoral research experience in observational clinical research, clinical trials, mixed methods research, and/or research in perioperative medicine and relevant fields, including anesthesiology, pain medicine, substance use disorders, and mental health.
Supplemental Qualifications	Candidates should be experienced in writing scientific manuscripts. Experience with Microsoft Office is essential. Strong organizational and communications skills, and the ability to work independently and in a group setting is expected.

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.	Lab environment, Office environment
Other working environment	N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

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

EXPOSURES

Atmospheric	No
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	No
Radiation
Operating hand/power tools	No
If you answered yes to any area above, please explain	Work with human study subjects

Hand/Wrists

Fine Manipulation	NA
Repetitive Motion	Yes, both
Grasping	NA
If you selected any area above, please explain	Individuals will need to type on a 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

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?
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* How many published articles do you have?
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* Of these published articles, how many are you first-author
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* Please enter the name of your doctoral degree-granting institution.
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* How many years of postgraduate research experience do you have as of the date you are submitting this application?
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* 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)
* How did you hear about this position?
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* If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.
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