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Position Information
Job Title
Assistant/Associate Professor - Department of Biomechanics, Cardiovascular Science focus College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences University of Nebraska at Omaha
Department
Biomechanics
Essential Functions
The Department of Biomechanics and the NIH COBRE Center for Cardiovascular Research in Biomechanics (CRiB) at the University of Nebraska Omaha invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position in cardiovascular science.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop an independent research program and serve as a Research Project Leader (RPL) within CRiB. The candidate will establish and sustain a nationally recognized, extramurally funded research program and foster collaborative partnerships, including with clinical partners at neighboring medical centers. Additional responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Cardiovascular Biomechanics and related fields, mentoring students and research personnel, and contributing to departmental, university, and professional service.
For full consideration, applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, and contact information for at least three professional references (letters are not required at this stage). The research statement should clearly describe how the candidate's work complements and enhances ongoing research within CRiB.
Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is January or August 2027.
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.
Work Schedule
M-F, 8-5/Varies
Additional Duties
UNO's Department of Biomechanics is one of the few academic departments dedicated entirely to Biomechanics in the United States. It offers undergraduate, Master's, and Ph.D. degrees in Biomechanics, and Biomechanics & Kinesiology. The Department has a strong focus on research, and over half of its tenure-track and tenured faculty are Principal Investigators on major federal grants, including NIH R01s. Since its inception in 2016, the Department has grown to 21 tenure-track and tenured faculty who have acquired over $60 million in federal funding. The Department occupies the Biomechanics Research Building, which has 53,000 square feet of shared laboratory space, offices, and collaboration space dedicated to translational biomedical research. The building is located within a two-mile radius of the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the Western Iowa-Nebraska Veterans' Affairs Medical Center. This close proximity facilitates exceptional access to collaborating clinicians, patients, clinical data, and tissues. Biomechanics faculty enjoy light teaching loads, open access to a wide variety of equipment, and interactions with a diverse body of students and faculty from multiple UN campuses.
Why UNO?
UNO is a vibrant, metropolitan university located in Omaha, the largest city in Nebraska, with an enrollment of approximately 15,000 students. In recent decades, the campus has evolved into a more traditional residential university, supported by several new and beautifully appointed residence halls. UNO is classified as a doctoral research university in the latest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, and its athletic program competes in NCAA Division I. The university is also recognized as a leader in community engagement and outreach, having received the Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation in 2015.
The campus is situated in the heart of Omaha, a cosmopolitan city with a population of over 600,000 (1.2 million including the larger Omaha metro area). Omaha is known for its excellent public school system and robust economic base. The city boasts a diverse population, with numerous racially, ethnically, and culturally varied communities, and offers a plethora of dining, living, and shopping options.
In the most recent U.S. News & World Report's Best States rankings, Nebraska has achieved the #3 position nationally. The state excels in several categories, including #5 in infrastructure, #7 in education, and #10 in the economy. Additionally, Nebraska ranks #16 for both housing affordability and cost of living. It leads the nation in labor force participation at #1 and stands at #16 for job growth and #11 in long-term fiscal stability.
Omaha, as the 42nd largest city in the United States, has a population of nearly 1.1 million within a 50-mile radius and plays a significant role in UNO's identity. In 2023, Livability recognized Omaha as one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S.
Required Qualifications
At the time of appointment, candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, Materials), Physiology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or a closely related field, or an M.D. (or equivalent clinical doctorate) with substantial research training (e.g., physician-scientist track). Candidates should demonstrate a strong record of experimental research in cardiovascular science.
Areas of expertise may include, but are not limited to, robotics, sensors for cardiovascular monitoring; cardiovascular devices and biomaterials; cardiovascular pathophysiology; tissue and cellular biomechanics; bioreactor systems with translational applications; vascular biology and mechanobiology; hemodynamics and cardiovascular fluid mechanics; cardiovascular imaging and diagnostics; computational modeling integrated with experimental validation; regenerative medicine and tissue engineering; and translational or preclinical cardiovascular research.
Candidates whose research complements or extends the Center for Cardiovascular Research in Biomechanics (CRiB)'s focus on cardiovascular biomechanics, materials, devices, and translational science are strongly encouraged to apply. Postdoctoral training (or equivalent research experience) and a demonstrated record of securing extramural funding are highly desirable.
Preferred Qualifications
A history of extramural funding, including fellowships, scholarships, and research grants.
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
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2026F-00125
Open Date
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit the following application materials:
1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Statements of research and teaching interests
4. Contact information of at least three references (references will only be contacted for finalists)
Applications must be submitted directly through the UNO website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email will not be reviewed or considered.
Review of the applications will begin on October 15, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is January or August 2027. For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Alexey Kamenskiy, Chairperson and CRiB Director, via akamenskiy@unomaha.edu