Job Description
Posting Details Position Information Job Title Research Associate - Cardiovascular Biomechanics Department Biomechanics Essential Functions A postdoctoral research associate position is available in the Department of Biomechanics at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO, https://coe.unomaha.edu/biomechanics ) to support the successful execution of federally funded research within Dr. Kamenskiy's laboratory. The position will provide advanced experimental expertise, ensure continuity across complex research projects, support data analysis and coordination, and contribute to student mentorship. This role is directly tied to the laboratory's ability to meet the technical and scientific demands of its current funding portfolio while supporting continued growth in graduate enrollment and research activity. 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. Work Schedule
M-F, 8-5
& some after hours Additional Duties UNO's Department of Biomechanics is one of the few academic departments dedicated entirely to Biomechanics in the United States. It offers undergraduate, Master's, and Ph.D. degrees in Biomechanics, and Biomechanics & Kinesiology. The Department has a strong focus on research, and over half of its tenure-track and tenured faculty are Principal Investigators on major federal grants, including NIH R01s. Since its inception in 2016, the Department has grown to 18 tenure-track and tenured faculty who have acquired over $40 million in federal funding. The Department occupies the Biomechanics Research Building, which has 53,000 square feet of shared laboratory space, offices, and collaboration space dedicated to translational biomedical research. The building is located within a two-mile radius of the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the Western Iowa- Nebraska Veterans' Affairs Medical Center. This close proximity facilitates exceptional access to collaborating clinicians, patients, clinical data, and tissues. Biomechanics faculty enjoy light teaching loads, open access to a wide variety of equipment, and interactions with a variety of students and faculty from multiple UN campuses. Why UNO? UNO is a vibrant, metropolitan university located in Omaha, the largest city in Nebraska, with an enrollment of approximately 15,000 students. In recent decades, the campus has evolved into a more traditional residential university, supported by several new and beautifully appointed residence halls. UNO is classified as a doctoral research university in the latest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, and its athletic program competes in NCAA Division I. The university is also recognized as a leader in community engagement and outreach, having received the Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation in 2015. The campus is situated in the heart of Omaha, a cosmopolitan city with a population of over 600,000 (1.2 million including the larger Omaha metro area). Omaha is known for its excellent public school system and robust economic base. In the 2023 Best States ranking by U.S. News & World Report, Nebraska is ranked #4 nationally. The state excels in several categories, including #5 in infrastructure, #7 in education, and #10 in the economy. Additionally, Nebraska ranks #16 for both housing affordability and cost of living. It leads the nation in labor force participation at #1 and stands at #16 for job growth and #11 in long-term fiscal stability. Omaha, as the 42nd largest city in the United States, has a population of nearly 1.1 million within a 50-mile radius and plays a significant role in UNO's identity. In 2022, Livability ranked Omaha at #20 in its list of the best places to live in the U.S. Required Qualifications At the time of hire, candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Engineering (mechanical, biomedical, materials, electrical, etc.), physiology, molecular biology, immunology, or a closely related field. Candidates should also have a background and experience in experimental mechanical and/or electrical engineering projects related to medical device design and development. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with arterial tissues, including multiaxial mechanical characterization and flow assessment. Experience with endovascular devices (stents, stent-grafts, catheters, balloons, and delivery systems) is highly desirable, including design, manufacturing, or testing of these or other minimally invasive devices. Physical Demands Manual material handling of equipment and related devices. The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For example, 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 Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience Posting Detail Information Posting Number 2026F-00124 Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Application materials must be submitted electronically through the UNO Employment site. Please include 1) cover letter, 2) CV, 3) transcripts, and 4) name and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, please apply as soon as possible. Applications received after the review date may be considered. For questions about the position, please contact Alexey Kamenskiy at akamenskiy@unomaha.edu.
