Postdoctoral Research Associate

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.
Location	Omaha, NE
Requisition Number:	2024 - 436
Department	Neurosurgery 50003929
Business Unit(College/Institute)	College of Medicine
FTE:	100
Reg-Temp	Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule	TBD by Patient Care, Research, Academic
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	12/17/2024

Position Qualification

Position Summary	The Department of Neurosurgery seeks a postdoctoral research associate for the lab of Christopher Kovach, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Nebraska Medical Center. Areas of focus for Dr. Kovach’s research group include the role of impaired attention in cognitive and perceptual symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease; translational applications of advanced statistical signal analysis to human electrophysiological data (intracranial EEG, microelectrode recordings, scalp EEG, and MEG) in relation to sleep and movement disorders; and the development of software tools for the analysis of electrophysiology, neuroimaging and eye tracking.. The specific projects assigned to the hired individual will be determined based on their background and interest and current needs in the lab. The ideal candidate will be seeking a career at the intersection of translational neuroscience, scientific computing and signal processing. The Department of Neurosurgery is comprised of eleven faculty members and has numerous close associations with other clinical and basis science departments. Specialized services and expertise are offered in areas of functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, endovascular and cerebrovascular neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, complex spine and deformities, and surgical spine oncology. As Nebraska’s only public academic health sciences center, UNMC is committed to the education of a 21st century health care workforce, to finding cures and treatments for disease, providing the best care for patients, and to serve Nebraska and its communities through award-winning outreach. Required qualifications include PhD in a relevant field (neuroscience, applied math, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, physics, or related field). Successful candidates for the role will have experience in data recording, curation, and analysis; be fluent in at least one programming/scripting language; and have experience conducting research in human clinical populations. Preference will be given to candidates with significant experience analyzing electrophysiological and/or eye tracking data, expertise in the study of movement disorders, and experience with signal processing, demonstrated in peer-reviewed publications. Also preferred are excellent leadership, project management, and communication skills, the ability to run experiments independently, to analyze data and to plan future research direction, combined with excellent team skills. We seek a highly self-motivated, inquisitive scientist, with a track-record of publication in peer-reviewed journals. Applications are being received online at https://unmc.peopleadmin.com/postings/90024. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Required Qualifications	PhD in a relevant field (neuroscience, applied math, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, physics, or related field).
Supplemental Qualifications	Experience analyzing electrophysiological and/or eye tracking data, expertise in the study of movement disorders, and experience with signal processing, demonstrated in peer-reviewed publications. Also preferred are excellent leadership, project management, and communication skills, the ability to run experiments independently, to analyze data and to plan future research direction, combined with excellent team skills.

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, Lab environment, Clinical environment
Other working environment	NA

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Bending, stooping, twisting	Occasionally
Crawling	Not Applicable
Driving	Not Applicable
Kneeling	Occasionally
Reaching	Occasionally
Sitting	2-5 hours
Standing	Occasionally
Squatting	Occasionally
Walking	Occasionally

EXPOSURES

Atmospheric	No
Blood/body fluids	Yes
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	May have exposure to blood borne pathogens and may be required to PPE.

Hand/Wrists

Fine Manipulation	NA
Repetitive Motion	NA
Grasping	NA
If you selected any area above, please explain

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 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.

Applicant Documents

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Requisition Specific Questions

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* Do you have, or will you possess in the near future, a Doctoral degree in the area(s) identified in this posting?
- Yes
- No
* 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?
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* 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?
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* 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
* How did you hear about this position?
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- Employee Referral
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* If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.
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