Research Assistant - Biomechanics - Other Hourly Worker

University of Nebraska at Omaha; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Nebraska at Omaha is seeking a Research Assistant in Biomechanics for an hourly position. You will extract insights from histological and medical images, test tissues mechanically, and support data processing and reporting.

Open dates are listed in the posting; the role is an hourly worker in the Biomechanics department with a focus on quantitative biomechanical data. Expected work environment includes standard lab conditions and on-site duties.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate/graduate degree in Biomechanics, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience working with medical images.
• Experience analyzing biomechanical data.
• Strong anatomy and physiology background.

Responsibilities

• Extract key insights and quantitative metrics from histological and medical images.
• Test biological tissues mechanically and analyze biomechanical data from experimental studies.
• Support data processing, documentation, and reporting.

Skills

Biomechanics

Biomedical engineering

Medical image analysis

Anatomy & physiology

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate degree in Biomechanics or Biomedical Engineering

Tools

Python scripting

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.

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.

Research Assistant - Biomechanics - Other HourlyWorker

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Research Assistant - Biomechanics - Other Hourly Worker

Department

Biomechanics

Essential Functions

• Extract key insights and quantitative metrics from histologicaland medical images
• Test biological tissues mechanically and analyze and interpretbiomechanical data from experimental studies
• Support data processing, documentation, and reporting

Work Schedule

Additional Duties

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate/Graduate degree in Biomechanics, BiomedicalEngineering, or other related fields.
• Experience working with medical images
• Experience analyzing biomechanical data
• A strong anatomy and physiology background

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience analyzing medical images and writing scriptsfor automatic analysis

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

15.00/hour

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: 2026T-00140

Open Date: 06/23/2026

Close Date: 07/30/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes