Postdoctoral Research Associate

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:	UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location	Lincoln, NE
Requisition Number:	2025 - 009
Department	COD-Surgical Specialties 50000750
Business Unit(College/Institute)	College of Dentistry
FTE:	100
Reg-Temp	Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule	M-F Hours TBD
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	03/14/2025

Position Qualification

Position Summary	Developing and carrying out one research project; performing advanced OMFS on College of Dentistry patients; assisting faculty in the operating room; helping supervise the undergraduate oral surgery clinic. The position is designed primarily for those persons seeking to start an OMFS residency in July 2025-2026
Required Qualifications	Graduation from an accredited U.S. dental school. Successful completion of Parts I & II National Boards. Ability to obtain/maintain a license to practice dentistry in the State of Nebraska.
Supplemental Qualifications

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.	Clinical environment
Other working environment	NA

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

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

EXPOSURES

Atmospheric	Yes
Blood/body fluids	Yes
Chemical hazards	No
Working on or around moving machinery	No
Electrical current	No
Noise	Yes
Changes of temperature/humidity	No
Wear PPE	Yes
Work with laboratory animals	No
Radiation
Operating hand/power tools	Yes
If you answered yes to any area above, please explain	Exposures in conjunction with dental surgery and COVID prevention.

Hand/Wrists

Fine Manipulation	Both
Repetitive Motion	Both
Grasping	Both
If you selected any area above, please explain	Fine manipulation, repetitive motion, and grasping in conjunction with oral surgery.

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 an 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.

Optional Documents

Cover Letter
Other Doc

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
* How did you hear about this position?
- Careerlink
- Employee Referral
- HERC
- Indeed
- Job Fair
- Lincoln Journal Star
- Linkedin
- Omaha World Herald
- UNMC Job Site
- Facebook
- NEWorks
- Handshake
- Other
* If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.
(Open Ended Question)