Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Research Assistant - Biomechanics - Other Hourly Worker
Department
Biomechanics
Essential Functions
- Extract key insights and quantitative metrics from histological and medical images
- Test biological tissues mechanically and analyze and interpret biomechanical data from experimental studies
- Support data processing, documentation, and reporting
Work Schedule
Additional Duties
Required Qualifications
- Undergraduate/Graduate degree in Biomechanics, Biomedical Engineering, or other related fields.
- Experience working with medical images
- Experience analyzing biomechanical data
- A strong anatomy and physiology background
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct experience analyzing medical images and writing scripts for automatic analysis
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.
Salary
15.00/hour
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2026T-00140
Open Date
06/23/2026
Close Date
07/30/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.