Research Assistant Professor - Longitudinal Substance Use

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rural Drug Addiction Research Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks a Research Assistant Professor. You will work closely with center leadership to analyze RDAR data and develop scholarship in substance use research, with opportunities to pursue extramural funding.

The position is full-time (12 months) with potential renewal, starting April 2026 or later, and offers collaboration across disciplines at UNL. Lincoln, NE is the work location.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of statistical techniques and related cutting-edge methods.
• Experience with data management and analytical tools.
• Experience with survey design.
• Ability to work collaboratively in teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hypothesis-driven analysis of RDAR Center data and present findings.
• Develop distinct areas of scholarship in substance use research.
• Collaborate with center leadership and other faculty.
• Seek extramural funding and contribute to grant preparation.

Skills

Statistical techniques

Data management

Survey design

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent

Job description

The Rural Drug Addiction Research Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks a Research Assistant Professor. You will work closely with center leadership to analyze RDAR data and develop scholarship in substance use research, with opportunities to pursue extramural funding.

The position is full-time (12 months) with potential renewal, starting April 2026 or later, and offers collaboration across disciplines at UNL. Lincoln, NE is the work location.