Part-Time Researcher - Biomechanics

University of Nebraska at Omaha; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

University of Nebraska at Omaha is seeking a Part-Time Researcher in Biomechanics to support data review and analysis, and help prepare research papers and reports. The role involves organizing data, creating visual summaries, and contributing to grant applications.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in Biomechanics, experience with research data, and strong writing skills, with familiarity in Excel, R, and Python. Work schedule varies, and the position is based at UNO in Omaha.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Research data experience

Statistics basics

Writing & editing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biomechanics or related field

Tools

Excel

R

Python

SPSS

Job description

UNO is Nebraska's public metropolitan research university - auniversity with strong academic values, diverse programs andlearning opportunities, and significant relationships with ourcommunity that facilitate engaged teaching and research.

Part-Time Researcher - Biomechanics

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal OpportunityEmployer, committed to preventing and eliminating discriminationagainst 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. TheUniversity of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or toleratediscrimination. In support of this policy, the University hasimplemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promotequalified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills,abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment torecruit, assess and select all candidates/employees usingjob-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, andtreatment in our selection decisions and processes.

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, orPython
• Create charts, tables, and summaries of research findings
• Assist with writing and editing research papers, reports, and grantapplications

Work Schedule

Work schedule varies.

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 grantwriting.
• Experience using statistical or data analysis software (R, Python,SPSS, or similar).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear,speak and use of hands.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentative of those an employee encounters while performing theessential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low tomoderate.

Salary

$22.50/hour

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

2026T-00122

Open Date

02/13/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal OpportunityEmployer, committed to preventing and eliminating discriminationagainst 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. TheUniversity of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or toleratediscrimination. In support of this policy, the University hasimplemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promotequalified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills,abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment torecruit, assess and select all candidates/employees usingjob-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, andtreatment in our selection decisions and processes.