Position Summary
The Pending Center for Liver Research in the Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Neuroscience, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, is seeking open candidates with expertise in immunology, biochemistry, and molecular biology of liver diseases affected by HBV, HCV, and HIV infections and co-morbid alcohol. Candidates will work closely with established, skilled multidisciplinary investigators pursuing studies of antiviral therapy, the liver-brain axes, and drugs of abuse. The applicant will be expected to develop animal models and conduct animal studies for an independent, extramurally funded, nationally recognized research program to unravel the mechanisms and treatments of liver disease, pathogenesis, and treatment approaches. Potential areas of interest are:
· HBV infection;· HCV infection· HIV-induced liver damage;· Alcohol hepatitis and liver fibrosis development
The successful individual is expected to contribute significantly to our professional, undergraduate, and/or graduate teaching programs and provide opportunities for research training in the summer undergraduate research program framework. Participation in departmental and university service and commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment are expected. Salary and start-up packages will be commensurate with the experience of the selected individual.
Interested candidates should apply at the following link: Candidates should include a Cover Letter, and three letters of recommendation signed, on letterhead, describing the relationship to the applicant, past work/academic performance, work qualities/personal conduct, and an overall assessment of research capabilities. The three letters of recommendation should be uploaded as “other document”. Required Qualifications in biological sciences; preferably in animal models, cell biology, immunology, viral hepatitis, toxicology (including alcohol abuse)
Supplemental Qualifications Animal models, diets, and injections, gavaging, Hydrodynamic injections, liver perfusion, and liver cell isolation