Part-Time Researcher - Biomechanics

University Of Nebraska Omaha; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska Omaha is seeking a Part-Time Researcher in Biomechanics to support data handling, analysis, and reporting within the Biomechanics department. The role focuses on organizing data, creating clear charts and summaries, and assisting in preparing research papers and grant proposals.

Qualifications include a Biomechanics degree, experience with research data, statistical basics, and strong writing skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomechanics or related field.
• Experience working with research data.
• Basic knowledge of statistics and data analysis.
• Strong writing and editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and organize research data.
• Perform basic data analysis using Excel, R, or Python.
• Create charts, tables, and summaries of research findings.
• Assist with writing and editing research papers, reports, and grant applications.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

R

Python

Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biomechanics

Tools

SPSS

Job description

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, colour, 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.

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Part-Time Researcher - Biomechanics

Department

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

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.

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