"Assistant Professor of Biomechanics- Center for Cardiovascular Research in Biomechanics (CRiB)"

Job Summary

The Department of Biomechanics and the COBRE Center for Cardiovascular Research in Biomechanics (CRiB) at the University of Nebraska Omaha are seeking candidates for two tenure-track faculty positions in cardiovascular biomechanics.

New hires will be expected to develop research projects as Research Project Leaders (RPL) in CRiB within their first year. They are also expected to establish and maintain world-class, extramurally-funded research programs and productive collaborations with clinical partners at neighboring medical centers. Other duties include teaching courses in Biomechanics and related fields, supervising students and research associates, and providing departmental, university, and professional service.

For full consideration, please submit the following documents: cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, contact information of at least three references. Review of the applications will begin on October 15, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is January 2026 or August 2026.

About Us

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.

Required Qualifications

At the time of hire, candidates should have a Ph.D. in Physiology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, Materials, etc.) or a closely related field, and conduct research that supports the development of novel materials and devices to treat cardiovascular diseases. Specific areas of expertise include (but are not limited to) vascular physiology, biology, or immunology with a focus on novel materials and devices, large animal models, tissue and cell biomechanics, organ and cell culture systems, and cardiovascular device design. Postdoctoral experience and a track record of securing extramural funding are highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

A history of extramural funding, including fellowships, scholarships, and research grants.