| EEO Statement: |
UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. |
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| Location | Omaha, NE |
| Requisition Number: | 2025 - 252 |
| Department | COPH Environ, Agri & Occ Health 50005427 |
| Business Unit(College/Institute) | College of Public Health |
| FTE: | 100 |
| Reg-Temp | Full-Time Regular |
| Work Schedule | M-F, Flexible |
| Requisition Category | Research - Academic |
| Requisition Title | Postdoctoral Research Associate |
| Job Title/Academic Rank | Postdoctoral Research Associate |
| Additional Requisition Title | |
| Appointment Type | A1 - REG OTHER ACAD SAL |
| Salary Range | Salary Commensurate with Experience |
| Job/EEO Category | Professional Non-Faculty (Includes Other Academic) |
| Job Requisition Begin Date | 08/19/2025 |
| Position Summary | The Department of Environmental, Agricultural and Occupational Health (EAOH) and the Water, Climate and Health (WCH) Program in the College of Public Health (COPH) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in environmental epidemiology, with an emphasis on climate-related disasters, community resilience, and population-level vulnerabilities. The successful candidate will work closely with Dr. Kristina Kintziger and the interdisciplinary WCH team to (i) develop and implement innovative epidemiologic research and interventions to address public health challenges related to water, climate, and climate-related disasters, and (ii) contribute to the program’s broader mission of advancing science that improves population health and supports community resilience. The position offers opportunities for collaboration across departments and with community, governmental, and academic partners throughout the University of Nebraska system. Candidates with a strong interest in applied research and cross-sector partnerships are especially encouraged to apply. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. How to Apply: Provide a cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position, a curriculum vitae, a 1 to 2-page statement of research experience, graduate transcripts, and a list of three references (who will be contacted for finalists only) to Jobs@UNMC. Please contact Dr. Kristina Kintziger at kkintziger@unmc.edu with any questions. |
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| Required Qualifications |
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| Supplemental Qualifications |
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| Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. | Office environment |
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| Other working environment | NA |
| Bending, stooping, twisting | Not Applicable |
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| Crawling | Not Applicable |
| Driving | Occasionally |
| Kneeling | Not Applicable |
| Reaching | Occasionally |
| Sitting | Over 5 hours |
| Standing | 2-5 hours |
| Squatting | Not Applicable |
| Walking | Occasionally |
| Atmospheric | No |
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| Blood/body fluids | No |
| Chemical hazards | No |
| Working on or around moving machinery | No |
| Electrical current | Yes |
| Noise | No |
| Changes of temperature/humidity | No |
| Wear PPE | No |
| Work with laboratory animals | No |
| Radiation | |
| Operating hand/power tools | No |
| If you answered yes to any area above, please explain | NA |
| Fine Manipulation | NA |
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| Repetitive Motion | NA |
| Grasping | NA |
| If you selected any area above, please explain | NA |
| Describe any other aspects and demands of the job not listed in this description. | NA |
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Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
(Open Ended Question)
Provided by company| Date Posted | August 19, 2025 |
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| Requisition | 2025 - 252 |
| Located In | Omaha, NE |
| Job Type | Full-time Employee |
| SOC Category | 19-3041.00 Sociologists |
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