Metabolic Modeler (Temporary)

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE, USA

USD 52,250-52,250 / year

Posted on May 29, 2026
Working Title Metabolic Modeler (Temporary)
Department Biochemistry-0831
Requisition Number S_260398
Posting Open Date 05/28/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 06/11/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
As a Metabolic Modeler (Temporary), you will:
  • Creative and validate genome-scale metabolic models using our in-house software for various immune and disease cell types of interest.
  • Analyze transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics and lipidomics data and their integration to contextualize the genome-scale metabolic models for different organisms.
  • Integrate omics and metabolic modeling analysis.
  • Conduct biological interpretation of modeling results in the context of the project objectives.

Within the UNL system, this position is categorized as an M/P Temp worker.

About Us:
At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.

Temporary employees may be appointed for a period of up to two years. Those appointed for more than six months are eligible for benefits from the beginning of the appointment, provided the position is half-time (.50 FTE) or greater. Those appointed for six months or less are not eligible for benefits.

Benefits for eligible temporary employees include:
  • Paid time off including vacation and sick leave
  • Comprehensive insurance options including health, dental, vision, and life insurance
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Minimum Required Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in computational biology, systems biology, bioinformatics, biological engineering, biophysics, mathematics, or related field plus six (6) years of post-degree experience in computational systems modeling, simulation, and analytics.
  • Experience with analyzing multi-omics data (e.g., single cell and/or spatial transcriptomics, metabolomics, etc), computational biology, disease biomarkers, or immune profiling.
  • Advanced computational and programming competence (e.g., Python, MATLAB, or R).
  • Advanced experience working with metabolic models.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to give and receive constructive criticism to solve complex scientific and technical challenges.
  • Highly efficient at working both independently and asynchronously, and with remote-based colleagues.
  • Desire to work on a highly complex infrastructure that requires tight integration and communication with the computational and experimental scientists and software developers.
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are preferred but not required:
  • PhD in computational biology, systems biology, bioinformatics, biological engineering, biophysics, mathematics, or related field plus five (5) years of post-degree experience in computational systems modeling, simulation, and analytics.
  • Experience working with software developers.
  • 8+ years of experience with metabolic models.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No
Physical Required No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
Posted Salary $52,250/year minimum
How to Apply
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For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
Karen Randall, krandall2@unl.edu
Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional
Job Type Full-Time Temporary
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
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