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Protecting those who protect us all

The National Strategic Research Institute at the University of Nebraska helps the Department of War and other federal agencies meet evolving national security objectives in multiple domains. Scientists from the University of Nebraska and NSRI deliver responsive, innovative research and solutions while developing the workforce of the future.

Mission: Provide novel research, technology, training and expertise to improve the U.S. capability to deter, interdict and respond to strategic threats.

Our mission

Opportunities

 

Director for Prophylactics & Therapeutics

This position reports to the Associate Executive Director for CWMD Allied Programs (AED-CAP). It will lead and execute research projects and contribute to technical capability areas aligned with the strategic direction set by the AED-CAP and Medical Countermeasures Research Director, supporting planning and overseeing research efforts intended to develop therapeutics and pre-exposure prophylactics to counter Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive threat sequelae for the Department of War (DOW) and other federal customers.

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Research Support Specialist

This position reports will be responsible for providing support to research programs over a capability area centered on Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) for Department of Defense (DoD) and U.S. Government (USG) sponsors, in both field and laboratory settings. Responsibilities will include working with a multidisciplinary team that develops and tests novel materials, methods, and systems for chemical and biological defense applications.

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Senior Scientist

This position reports will be responsible for providing support to research programs over a capability area centered on Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) for Department of Defense (DoD) and U.S. Government (USG) sponsors, in both field and laboratory settings. Responsibilities will include working with a multidisciplinary team that develops and tests novel materials, methods, and systems for chemical and biological defense applications.

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Benefits

Full-time NSRI employees are eligible for the following benefits.

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

403(b) match

Healthcare flexible spending account (FSA)

Dependent Care FSA

Tuition reimbursement

Notice of Nondiscrimination

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.