Instructor Jobs in Nebraska

Requisition Details

EEO Statement:

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location Omaha, NE

Requisition Number: 2026 - 206

Department Pharmacology/Exp Neuroscience 50000523

Business Unit(College/Institute) College of Medicine

FTE:

100

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule TBD by Research Needs

Requisition Category Faculty

Requisition Title Instructor

Job Title/Academic Rank Instructor

Appointment Type L1 - REG SPECIAL FAC/S

Salary Range Salary Commensurate with Experience

Job/EEO Category Faculty

Job Requisition Begin Date 06/01/2026

Position Summary

The department of pharmacology and experimental neuroscience at The University of Nebraska Medical Center is seeking a candidate with a PhD in biological sciences, specializing in cellular and molecular mechanisms of aging, neuroinflammation, and neurodegeneration. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in tauopathy, neuronal metabolism, lysosomal biology, oxidative stress, protein homeostasis, and human neuron-based disease models. Specifically, we are looking for someone with expertise in applying molecular biology, biochemical, genetic, and computational approaches to investigate mechanisms underlying brain aging and neurodegenerative disorders. The ideal candidate will also possess technical skills in using state-of-the-art molecular, cellular, biochemical, and bioinformatics tools to understand complex molecular functions in the nervous system in the context of aging-associated neurodegeneration. Desirable qualifications include a solid understanding of molecular neurobiology, cell biology, metabolism, lysosomal function, stress-response pathways, and age-related disease mechanisms. The role will involve working with both in vitro and in vivo models, including cell culture systems, human neuronal models, and relevant animal or disease models of neurodegeneration. The candidate should be capable of working collaboratively in a team environment, generating research ideas, contributing to interdisciplinary research and teaching activities, and mentoring technicians and students in the lab.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in any Biological Sciences with Neuroscience expertise

Supplemental Qualifications

Ability to write manuscripts, give presentations and think independently.

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. Lab environment, Animal facility, Clinical environment

Other working environment NA

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Bending, stooping, twisting Not Applicable

Crawling Not Applicable

Driving Not Applicable

Kneeling Not Applicable

Reaching Occasionally

Sitting Occasionally

Standing 2-5 hours

Squatting Not Applicable

Walking Up to 2 hours

EXPOSURES

Atmospheric Yes

Blood/body fluids No

Chemical hazards Yes

Working on or around moving machinery Yes

Electrical current No

Noise Yes

Changes of temperature/humidity No

Wear PPE Yes

Work with laboratory animals Yes

Radiation

Operating hand/power tools No

If you answered yes to any area above, please explain

Candidate will be exposed to laboratory chemicals, and centrifuges which would be noisy. Will also be wearing PPE when working with animals (rodents)

Hand/Wrists

Fine Manipulation nA

Repetitive Motion both

Grasping both

If you selected any area above, please explain

keyboarding, pipetting

Additional

Describe any other aspects and demands of the job not listed in this description.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

C.V.
Cover Letter

Optional Documents

* Other Doc