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The Pennsylvania State University

$18/hr

We are seeking a graduate-level research part-time researcher to conduct interdisciplinary research at the intersection of robotics, human-robot interaction (HRI), and some familiarity with U.S ...

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AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS In this research project, the selected student will be modeling and creating digital twins for ferroelectric memory arrays. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the ...

New York University

Researcher (Part-time)

New York, NY · On-site

$26.37/hr

Description Part time Research Scholar Biomedical Engineering New York University Faculty in the Biomedical Engineering department ( at NYU Tandon School of Engineering is seeking to hire a part-time ...

The Pennsylvania State University

AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS In this research project, the selected student will be modeling and creating digital twins for ferroelectric memory arrays. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the ...

The Pennsylvania State University

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AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The College of IST is seeking applicants for part-time job of Part-Time Researcher in Explainable Privacy-Preserving Cryptographic Systems Job duties to include: - We are ...

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AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The successful candidate will contribute to a research project that leverages computational approaches to represent and interpret biological imaging data, enabling new ...

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In this research project, the selected student will work on building a controllable summarization system for scientific papers. This job will include annotated evaluation data for this project and ...

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Part-Time Researcher - Biomechanics

Part-Time Researcher - Biomechanics

University of Nebraska Omaha

Omaha, NE • On-site

$22.50/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Part-Time Researcher - Biomechanics
Department
Biomechanics
Essential Functions
Review and organize research data
Perform basic data analysis using software such as Excel, R, or Python
Create charts, tables, and summaries of research findings
Assist with writing and editing research papers, reports, and grant applications
Work Schedule
Work schedule varies.
Additional Duties
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Biomechanics or a related field
Experience working with research data.
Basic knowledge of statistics and data analysis.
Strong writing and editing skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience assisting with research publications or grant writing.
Experience using statistical or data analysis software (R, Python, SPSS, or similar).
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
$22.50/hour
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2026T-00122
Open Date
02/13/2026
Close Date
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.

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