Research Assistant - Biomechanics - Other Hourly Worker

Research Assistant - Biomechanics - Other Hourly Worker

Department:
Biomechanics

Essential Functions:

• Extract key insights and quantitative metrics from histological and medical images
• Test biological tissues mechanically and analyze and interpret biomechanical data from experimental studies
• Assist in development and testing of benchtop systems for medical device evaluation
• Support data processing, documentation, and reporting
• Assist with large animal surgeries

Work Schedule:

Additional Duties:

Required Qualifications:

• Undergraduate/Graduate degree in Biomechanics, Biomedical Engineering, or other related fields.
• Experience working with biological tissues and large animal models.
• Experience analyzing biomechanical data

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience assisting surgeons in operating room
• Experience working with human and animal blood vessels.

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:
21.00/hour

Posting Detail Information Posting Number:
2026T-00129

Open Date:
05/12/2026

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.