Research Assistant - Biomechanics - Other Hourly Worker

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
• Assist in development and testing of benchtop systems for medical device evaluation
• Support data processing, documentation, and reporting
• Assist with large animal surgeries

Work Schedule Additional Duties Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate/Graduate degree in Biomechanics, Biomedical Engineering, or other related fields.
• Experience working with biological tissues and large animal models.
• Experience analyzing biomechanical data

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience assisting surgeons in operating room
• Experience working with human and animal blood vessels.

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 21.00/hour

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2026T-00129 Open Date 05/12/2026 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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a degree in Biomechanics, Biomedical Engineering, or another related field?
• Yes
• No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents