GA for School of Interdisciplinary Informatics - College of Information Science and Technology (CIS&T) - Graduate Assistantship

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title GA for School of Interdisciplinary Informatics - College of Information Science and Technology (CIS&T) - Graduate Assistantship Department Interdisciplinary Informatics Essential Functions

The School of Interdisciplinary Informatics in the College of Information Science and Technology is seeking Graduate Assistants to assist faculty in research, teaching, or service during the 2026-2027 Academic year. Graduate assistantships are based on academic and/ or professional excellence. Recipients receive tuition remission, a monthly salary, and subsidized health insurance to work approximately 20 hours per week on assigned professional responsibilities. Selection criteria will include matching past and current experience with requested skills by faculty. Responsibilities may include:

• Support analysis, design, and execution of research projects, e.g., literature reviews, data collection (e.g., surveys, interviews, ETL), data analysis, or data visualization.
• Track research project progress, reviewing deliverables, and completing grant reporting obligations.
• Prepare lecture materials, assignments, and research material for curriculum development.
• Develop software systems and participate in all phases of product development lifecycle.
• Support investigators in transitioning research to either training or technology products.
• Perform data analysis, mining, and modeling, such as statistical analysis, predictive analytics, or recommendation models.
• Conduct human subject research using various usability studies, interviews, and surveys, among others.
• Design user experience, interaction, and interface in information systems, such as front-end application design or data visualization.

Work Schedule Varies Additional Duties Required Qualifications

• Admitted into a UNO Graduate Program
• Must complete a background check.
• Carry a minimum of six graduate hours in each of the fall and spring semesters.

Preferred Qualifications

• Enrolled in Biomedical Informatics, Cybersecurity, Human Centered Computer, or Data Science program.
• Cleared all foundation requirements.
• Good understanding of Data Structures, MVC frameworks, such as Python-Django, PHP Laravel, and good Data Visualization skills.

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.

All interested parties must apply through the UNO Website listed above. Materials submitted directly to this site will not be considered.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate 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 in its programs, activities, or employment. UNO is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an E-Verify employer.

Salary $15,376.00

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2026W-00205 Open Date 04/09/2026 Close Date 07/17/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• What is your UNO student ID number?

(Open Ended Question)

• Have you been admitted to a UNO graduate program?

• Yes

• No

• What graduate program are you admitted to?

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts

Optional Documents