Assistant Professor

Lincoln, NE

About the role

The Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) seeks a highly motivated individual in the field of extracellular vesicles (EVs) for a full-time, 9-month Assistant Professor position with an apportionment of 75% research, 20% teaching, and 5% service. Areas of study must include extracellular vesicles, combined with at least one of the following: regulation of nutrient metabolism, exercise, vesicle modifications and engineering, microbiome, bioinformatics, and cell signaling as they relate to human health and wellness.

The successful candidate will become a member of the NIH-funded Nebraska Center for Obesity Prevention (NPOD), which offers excellent research support, facilities, and a vibrant research environment. NPOD has facilitated the acquisition of $210 million in external research funding since 2014 and supports a cutting-edge research core facility, the Biomedical and Obesity Research Core (BORC). Faculty research is supported by NIH, NSF, USDA/NIFA, foundations, and industry.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers outstanding research facilities for small and large animals, including a gnotobiotic facility and BORC’s animal imaging facility, nanoparticle tracking analysis, microscopy facilities, metabolic cages, phenotyping, and body composition analysis equipment. NPOD supports a vibrant seminar series with external speakers, a spring research retreat and fall research symposium, two annual recognition events for students and postdocs, and monthly meetings of its members with an emphasis on grant proposal development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in extracellular vesicles (EVs) with a focus on human health and wellness, including at least one of the following: regulation of nutrient metabolism, exercise, vesicle modifications and engineering, microbiome, bioinformatics, or cell signaling.
• Teach and mentor diverse postgraduate, pre-graduate, and/or undergraduate students.
• Contribute to departmental and university service (5% of appointment).

Requirements

• Ph.D. in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, nutrition, or a comparable field.
• Expertise in extracellular vesicles, mammalian models, and molecular biology techniques.
• Minimum of two years of postdoctoral experience or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Research in metabolic disease, nutrition, kinesiology, or obesity.
• Experience in teaching and mentoring in the field of metabolism.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

UNL offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with the successful candidate’s background and experience. The university is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples. Lincoln is ranked among the most livable and affordable cities in the U.S. (livability.com/ne/lincoln).

Schedule

This is a 9-month academic appointment with a planned hire date of August 17, 2026.