Requisition Details
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. |
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| Location | Omaha, NE |
| Requisition Number: | 2023-424 |
| Department | COPH Environ, Agri & Occ Health 50005427 |
| Business Unit(College/Institute) | College of Public Health |
| FTE: | 100 |
| Reg-Temp | Full-Time Regular |
| Work Schedule | M-F, Flexible |
| 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 | 12/18/2023 |
Position Qualification
| Position Summary | UNMC’s College of Public Health, Department of Environmental, Agricultural, and Occupational Health is seeking a post-doctoral research associate to complete an awarded project in the Water, Climate, and Health Program. This project will attempt to compare environmental exposures that contribute to pediatric cancer incidence between states. This project will evaluate societal and environmental differences between Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri that potentially contribute to the occurrence of pediatric cancer. Postdoctoral researchers will be responsible for conducting the research for Aims 1, 2, and 3 of the project. They will carry out the analysis and initial interpretation of the results. This project is funded for 3 years. We will be funding two post-doctoral candidates on this request/project. |
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| Required Qualifications | Applicants must have received, or expect to complete a doctoral degree in Epidemiology, Environmental Health, Public Health Preparedness, or a closely related field before the start of the position. The successful candidate must have the ability to engage in independent research, be diligent and meticulous in their attitude towards work, and be collegial in their interactions. Applicants must have a strong epidemiological methods background and demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. |
| Supplemental Qualifications | Applicants with experience conducting community-engaged research are also encouraged to apply. |
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 |
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| Other working environment | NA |
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT
| Bending, stooping, twisting | Not Applicable |
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| Crawling | Not Applicable |
| Driving | Occasionally |
| Kneeling | Not Applicable |
| Reaching | Occasionally |
| Sitting | Over 5 hours |
| Standing | Occasionally |
| Squatting | Not Applicable |
| Walking | Occasionally |
EXPOSURES
| Atmospheric | No |
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| 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 | No |
| Work with laboratory animals | No |
| Radiation | |
| Operating hand/power tools | No |
| If you answered yes to any area above, please explain |
Hand/Wrists
| Fine Manipulation | NA |
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| Repetitive Motion | NA |
| Grasping | NA |
| If you selected any area above, please explain | NA |
Addtional
| Describe any other aspects and demands of the job not listed in this description. | NA |
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EEO Statement
EEO Statement
| 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. |
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- C.V.
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Requisition Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- *Â Do you have, or will you possess in the near future, a Doctoral degree in the area(s) identified in this posting?
- Yes
- No
- *Â 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)
- *Â 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
- *Â How did you hear about this position?
- Careerlink
- Employee Referral
- HERC
- Indeed
- Job Fair
- Lincoln Journal Star
- Omaha World Herald
- UNMC Job Site
- NEWorks
- Handshake
- Other
- * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.(Open Ended Question)
