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Requisition Details

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

Location Omaha, NE

Requisition Number: Staff_14804

Department COPH Epidemiology 50005428

Business Unit College of Public Health

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule M-F Flexible

Remote/Telecommuting No remote/telecommuting opportunity

Position Summary

The Epidemiology Staff Scientist role in the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health (COPH) contributes to the conduct of multidisciplinary team science by serving as the primary bridge between faculty investigators, grant-funded staff and personnel, institutional shared resources, and administrative units. They report to, and are funded entirely by, a faculty member in the COPH. Duties will vary depending upon the faculty member’s research program and specific needs, but will typically include conducting literature reviews, assisting with writing grant applications, study protocols, submitting and maintaining approvals from the IRB, and for cancer studies, securing Scientific Review Committee approval. For funded studies, administrative duties include screening applicants for hiring, onboarding and supervision of team members, overseeing logistical aspects of research with the support of staff (e.g., securing storage space for specimens, identifying vendors for assays), and tracking budgets and expenditures. The scientific responsibilities include developing research questions, leading analyses, authoring and editing scientific manuscripts, and presenting at scientific meetings. This role may also include contribution to the career development and mentorship of faculty, staff, and trainees. Opportunities exist for professional growth and education relevant to the role.

Dr. Thomas A. Sellers, PhD, MPH seeks an Epidemiology Staff Scientist to drive, oversee and manage a portfolio of research studies related to cancer. Some of these projects will be initiated by the Sellers lab but others will be collaborative projects initiated by faculty within UNMC, other members of the Buffett Cancer Center, and colleagues at other institutions. The primary focus is on the molecular genetic etiology of cancer and by extension early detection of cancer. However, the interests of the laboratory are broad with the unifying theme the pursuit of bold ideas that require multi-disciplinary and trans-disciplinary teams. There is an opportunity, but not an expectation, to propose and lead research projects.

Position Details

Additional Information

Posting Category Research - Non Academic

Working Title Staff Scientist

Job Title Research/Ag Specialist

Salary Grade RA25S

Appointment Type B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY

Salary Range $81,700 - $130,700/annual

Job Requisition Begin Date 06/15/2026

Application Review Date 06/29/2026

Review Date Information:

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required Education: Master's degree

If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

Epidemiology or similar field with a primary focus on cancer

Required Experience 3 years

If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

Experience in integrative molecular genetic epidemiology to include experience with data management.

Required License No

If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

NA

Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, SAP, Microsoft Outlook, SAS, SPSS

Required Other Computer Applications: Contemporary software tools

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Demonstrated ability to adapt to shifts in research priorities and methodologies
- Excellent listener and receptive to coaching
- Demonstrated recognition of the value and individual contributions to team science
- Proficiency in use of contemporary software tools
- Self-starter with excellent organizational, oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Capable of writing IRB applications, protocols, consent forms, and SOPs

Preferred Education: Doctoral degree

If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

PhD in epidemiology or similar field with a primary focus on cancer

Preferred Experience:

Experience with proposals to industry and foundations, contributor to successful grant applications submitted to NIH and other peer-reviewed funding agencies, experience with data management and methods to enhance rigor and reproducibility, and research management of personnel, timelines, budgets and demonstrated ability to overcome roadblocks.

Preferred License: No

If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

NA

Preferred Computer Applications:

NA

Preferred Other Computer Applications: NA

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

NA