Description

Position Announcement: Postdoctoral Research Fellow

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join our research team working on
the systemic effects of the human digestive tract microbiome. The position is available
immediately and involves working with existing datasets, including metagenomes and
metabolomics profiles. The candidate will also play a key role in acquiring new datasets
through participation in human clinical studies and trials. The laboratory is part of the
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and is affiliated with the Frederick F. Paustian
IBD Center, both at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze and interpret multi-omics datasets, with a focus on understanding the biological
pathways involved.
- Contribute to human clinical studies and trials, including sample collection, data acquisition,
and analysis.
- Present research findings at national conferences and contribute to manuscript preparation
and grant writing.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and contribute to the overall research goals of the
laboratory.

Salary commensurate to experience

Application Information:
Interested candidates should apply at: https://unmc.peopleadmin.com/postings/88347
We strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

-A Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent degree is required.

- Proven expertise in bioinformatics, coding languages, and statistical analysis tools.
- A deep understanding of biological pathways and systems biology.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work both independently
and collaboratively within a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other software for data visualization
and presentation.
- A track record of first-author publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Experience in conducting bench or human studies is preferred.