The Vascular and Metabolic Phenotyping Research Laboratory at the University of Nebraska at Omaha is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral trainee interested in pursuing an independent career in integrated physiology. Prospective candidates will be trained and participate in state-of-the-art physiological experiments in the areas of human bioenergetics and vascular function in health and diseased state (Long COVID, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Peripheral Arterial Disease), with an emphasis on developing the skills required for an independent research career in academia or industry in the biomedical field.

Job Duties:

• The Postdoctoral Fellow may spear-head projects involving human or animal studies
• The Postdoctoral Fellow will interpret experimental results and analyze data generated from their studies.
• The Postdoctoral Fellow will lead knowledge dissemination through manuscript preparation efforts and take an active role in internal and external data presentations, and aid in the development of external funding applications.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Organization

Laboratory

The Vascular and Metabolic Phenotyping Research Laboratory is co-directed by Drs. Gwenael Layec and Song Young Park, and provides a rich and highly collaborative environment offering high-quality training (https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-education-health-and-human-sciences/vascular-and-metabolic-phenotyping-research-lab/). Trainee at the Vascular and Metabolic Phenotyping Research Laboratory have the opportunity to learn a wide spectrum of techniques and have access to state-of-the-art, in house, technology for studying human and animal physiology, including: in vivo and in vitro vascular and metabolic responses, magnetic resonance spectroscopy and imaging of the skeletal muscle, Doppler ultrasound for the measurement of human vascular function and blood flow, and molecular and cellular biology techniques.

UNO

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is fueled by its historical ties to Omaha.  As the first municipal university in Omaha, the early founders’ goal was to make higher education accessible and affordable for the city’s residents. In 1968, the campus joined the University of Nebraska system, and today has the unique role of serving as the state’s metropolitan campus.

Accessibility remains a top priority in UNO’s mission and vision. Today, the campus is known for its student-centered environment, its community engagement, and its dedication to embracing students from all types of backgrounds.  UNO’s ranking as the 2020 Best College for LGBTQ+ Students in Nebraska reflects a commitment to the Maverick values of access, inclusion and diversity that make UNO a welcoming campus community, evidenced by the numerous resources and support services offered by the university.

The campus has built strong partnerships with local business, education, government, arts, and civic organizations in the city. UNO’s commitment to community engagement has landed UNO on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for seven consecutive years—the highest federal recognition a school can receive for civic engagement.

This honor is but one of many points of pride for UNO. In 2019, it was ranked in the top ten public institutions in the nation for military friendliness by Military Times magazine for the fifth consecutive year. Nearly 90 percent of UNO’s 15,500 students are from Nebraska, and roughly 60 percent of recent alumni surveyed report graduating with no debt or less than $5,000 in debt. It is simply one of the most competitively priced institutions in the region. UNO, while large enough to provide students with global opportunities, thrives on its personal and close-knit campus culture, where students come first and partnerships with the community grow every day.  For more information about how UNO embraces its mission, see Growing With and Within Our Thriving Community.

Application

Applications must be submitted directly through the UNO website https://unomaha.peopleadmin.com/postings/22852 

Any applications submitted via email or any other website will not be reviewed or considered.   

To apply, please submit the following application materials:

• A cover letter describing their interest in the position, qualifications, experience and career goals,
• A resume/CV
• Names and contact information of three references.

 InformationFor information, please contact Dr. Gwenael Layec, School of Health and Kinesiology, University of Nebraska at Omaha (glayec@unomaha.edu).

Qualifications
Education: PhD in Physiology, Kinesiology, Biomedical Sciences, or similar is required for this position.

Desired Work Experience:

• Experience in in-situ or in-vivo mitochondrial physiology, and/or
• Experience in in-situ or in-vivo vascular physiology, and/or
• Experience in molecular and cellular biology in the field of mitochondria or cardiovascular physiology.
• This person will need to work independently in the design and performance of experiments, making graphs, doing statistics, and interpretation and dissemination of data.