| EEO Statement: |
UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. |
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| Location | Omaha, NE |
| Requisition Number: | 2025 - 151 |
| Department | Psychiatry 50000526 |
| Business Unit(College/Institute) | College of Medicine |
| FTE: | 100 |
| Reg-Temp | Full-Time Regular |
| Work Schedule | M-F 8 AM- 5 PM based on research needs |
| 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 | 05/29/2025 |
| Position Summary | Conduct clinical trials and neuroscience-based research projects for psychiatric patients and healthy population, to investigate the neurobiological mechanism of various psychopathologies and the target engagement by various intervention modalities. Clinical study design, neuroimaging study design, data collection, data analysis, and interpretation of data for the current and future projects. Each study project will be conducted by the thorough understanding of the current scientific literature in the diverse disciplines. Required to have an understanding of neuroscience and strong motivation to harness knowledge of human brain disorders. Training and experience in neuroimaging (especially functional MRI and MEG) is strongly preferred. Will do collaborative work in a team-oriented environment, conceptualizing and prioritizing objectives and preparing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals. Providing training and supervision of the current and future research assistants/associates and clinical research coordinator. Troubleshoot problems in experiments rigorously with other members of the lab, including the principal investigator, Soonjo Hwang, M.D. Administrative support and documentation for intramural and extramural agencies, including UNMC IRB, NIH, and FDA. Under Dr. Soonjo Hwang’s supervision, grant and award preparation and application will be conducted. |
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| Required Qualifications | Ph.D. |
| Supplemental Qualifications | Training and experience in neuroimaging (functional MRI and MEG) is definitely preferred. |
| Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. | Office environment, Lab environment |
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| Other working environment | NA |
| Bending, stooping, twisting | Occasionally |
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| Crawling | Not Applicable |
| Driving | Not Applicable |
| Kneeling | Not Applicable |
| Reaching | Occasionally |
| Sitting | 2-5 hours |
| Standing | 2-5 hours |
| Squatting | Occasionally |
| Walking | Occasionally |
| Atmospheric | Yes |
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| Blood/body fluids | Yes |
| Chemical hazards | Yes |
| Working on or around moving machinery | Yes |
| Electrical current | Yes |
| Noise | Yes |
| Changes of temperature/humidity | No |
| Wear PPE | No |
| Work with laboratory animals | Yes |
| Radiation | |
| Operating hand/power tools | No |
| If you answered yes to any area above, please explain | Encounter hazards associated with working in laboratory such as biohazardous research materials and fluid stemming from embryos, tissues, and cells. All proper precautions will be used when working with hazardous materials per UNMC guidelines. |
| Fine Manipulation | Both |
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| Repetitive Motion | Both |
| Grasping | Both |
| If you selected any area above, please explain | Both right and left to all. |
| Describe any other aspects and demands of the job not listed in this description. |
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Provided by company| Date Posted | May 30, 2025 |
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| Requisition | 2025 - 151 |
| Located In | Omaha, NE |
| Job Type | Full-time Employee |
| SOC Category | 19-4061.00 Social Science Research Assistants |
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