Part-Time Researcher - Biomechanics

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, or Python.
• Create charts, tables, and summaries of research findings.
• Assist with writing and editing research papers, reports, and grant applications.

Work Schedule

• Work schedule varies.

Additional Duties

• Required Qualifications:
• Bachelors 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.

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

• $22.50/hour

Posting Detail Information

• Posting Number: 2026T-00122
• Open Date: 02/13/2026
• 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 bachelors degree in Biomechanics or a related field? [Yes / No]

Documents Needed To Apply

• Required Documents: Resume
• Optional Documents: