Postdoctoral Research Associate

**Job Description**
The Division of Nephrology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (Omaha) is seeking a postdoctoral research associate. The role requires a Ph.D. in biochemistry, immunology, pharmacology, physiology, pathology, or a related field, with expertise in immunological responses in vertebrate animals. The successful candidate will investigate mechanisms of kidney injury in kidney transplantation models, including signaling pathways leading to nephrotoxic injury from common immunosuppressants and immunological/non-immunological mechanisms of late graft failure.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Rodent handling
• Cell culture
• Common cellular immunology techniques
• Molecular biology techniques
• Mouse models of kidney injury (preferred)
• Microsurgical skills (preferred)
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Strong written communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of image and statistical analysis software

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Biochemistry
• Immunology
• Pharmacology
• Physiology
• Pathology
• Related field

**Experience**
Other:
• Expertise in immunological responses in vertebrate animals
• First-author publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Ability to write research papers, with goal of multiple grant submissions in the first year

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