University of Nebraska Medical Center

Post-Doc Rsch Assoc
Job Description

Position Summary

The vacancy is for a postdoctoral research associate to join a research group working on Chlamydia pathogenesis. The person will investigate intercellular communication between infected epithelial cells and various neighboring cell types to understand how pathogen infection positively or negatively influence infection dissemination. 

Required Education

Ph.D. in Microbiology, Immunology, Cell Biology, or related scientific fields

Preferred Qualifications:

Expertise in working with C. trachomatis or other genetically intractable obligate intracellular bacterial pathogens, immune signaling, and transcriptomic analyses of host-pathogen interaction.

Information at a Glance
Req Id:  1361
Campus Name:  University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC)
Org Unit:  Pathology, Microbiology & Immunolog UNMC
Job Location:  Omaha, NE 68198
Application Review Date:  11/7/25
Open Until Filled:  Yes
Advertised Salary:  Commensurate with experience
Job Type:  Full-Time
Faculty Appointment:  Other Academic – (A1)
Worksite Eligibility:  On-site
Benefits Eligible:  Yes
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact:  jobs@unmc.edu
Special Instructions to Applicant:  Cover Letter, CV and other documents should be attached to application.

The University of Nebraska 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.

Posting Start Date:  11/24/25