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Assistant Professor of Biomechanics- Center for Cardiovascular
Research in Biomechanics (CRiB)
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please submit the following application materials:
1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Statements of research and teaching interests
4. Contact information of at least three references (references will only be contacted for finalists)
Applications must be submitted directly through the UNO website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will not be reviewed or considered.
Review of the applications will begin on October 15, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is January 2027 or August 2027.
For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Alexey Kamenskiy, Chairperson and CRiB Director, via akamenskiy@unomaha.edu
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Assistant Professor of Biomechanics- Center for Cardiovascular Research in Biomechanics (CRiB)
Department
Biomechanics
Essential Functions
The Department of Biomechanics and the COBRE Center for Cardiovascular Research in Biomechanics (CRiB) at the University of Nebraska Omaha are seeking candidates for a tenure-track faculty position in cardiovascular biomechanics.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop and sustain nationally recognized, extramurally funded, independent research program within CRiB and foster collaborative partnerships, including with clinical partners at neighboring medical centers. Additional responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Cardiovascular Biomechanics and related fields, mentoring students and research personnel, and contributing to 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, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated startdate is January 2027 or August 2027.
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/Varies
Additional Duties
UNO’s Department of Biomechanics is one of the few academic departments in the United States dedicated entirely to biomechanics. It offers undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D. degrees in Biomechanics and Biomechanics & Kinesiology. The Department has a strong research focus and is home to three major federally funded research centers: CRiB, MOVCENTR, and NE3D. More than half of its tenure-track and tenured faculty serve as Principal Investigators on major federal awards, including NIH R01 grants. Since its establishment in 2016, the Department has grown to 21 tenure-track and tenured faculty who have collectively secured more than $70 million in federal research funding.
The Department is housed in the 53,000-square-foot Biomechanics Research Building, which provides shared laboratory, office, and collaborative space dedicated to translational biomedical research. An additional 20,000 square feet dedicated to cardiovascular research is currently under construction and is expected to be completed in early 2028. The building is located within two miles of both the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the Western Iowa-Nebraska Veterans Affairs Medical Center, providing exceptional access to clinical collaborators, patients, clinical data, and human tissues. Biomechanics faculty benefit from light teaching loads, shared access to an extensive range of research equipment, and opportunities to collaborate with a community of students, scientists, and clinicians across the University of Nebraska system.
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 appointment, candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, Materials), Physiology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or a closely related field, or an M.D. (or equivalent clinical doctorate) with substantial research training (e.g., physician-scientist track). Candidates should demonstrate a strong record of experimental research in cardiovascular science.
Areas of expertise may include, but are not limited to, robotics, sensors for cardiovascular monitoring; cardiovascular devices and biomaterials; cardiovascular pathophysiology; tissue and cellular biomechanics; bioreactor systems with translational applications; vascular biology and mechanobiology; hemodynamics and cardiovascular fluid mechanics; cardiovascular imaging and diagnostics; computational modeling integrated with experimental validation; regenerative medicine and tissue engineering; and translational or preclinical cardiovascular research.
Candidates whose research complements or extends the Center for Cardiovascular Research in Biomechanics (CRiB)’s focus on cardiovascular biomechanics, materials, devices, and translational science are strongly encouraged to apply. Postdoctoral training (or equivalent research experience) and a demonstrated record of securing extramural funding are highly desirable.
Preferred Qualifications
A history of extramural funding, including fellowships, scholarships, and research grants.
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
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2024F-00139
Open Date
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit the following application materials:
1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Statements of research and teaching interests
4. Contact information of at least three references (references will only be contacted for finalists)
Applications must be submitted directly through the UNO website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will not be reviewed or considered.
Review of the applications will begin on October 15, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is January 2027 or August 2027.
For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Alexey Kamenskiy, Chairperson and CRiB Director, via akamenskiy@unomaha.edu
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please submit the following application materials:
1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Statements of research and teaching interests
4. Contact information of at least three references (references will only be contacted for finalists)
Applications must be submitted directly through the UNO website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will not be reviewed or considered.
Review of the applications will begin on October 15, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is January 2027 or August 2027.
For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Alexey Kamenskiy, Chairperson and CRiB Director, via akamenskiy@unomaha.edu
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Assistant Professor of Biomechanics- Center for Cardiovascular Research in Biomechanics (CRiB)
Department
Biomechanics
Essential Functions
The Department of Biomechanics and the COBRE Center for Cardiovascular Research in Biomechanics (CRiB) at the University of Nebraska Omaha are seeking candidates for a tenure-track faculty position in cardiovascular biomechanics.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop and sustain nationally recognized, extramurally funded, independent research program within CRiB and foster collaborative partnerships, including with clinical partners at neighboring medical centers. Additional responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Cardiovascular Biomechanics and related fields, mentoring students and research personnel, and contributing to 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, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated startdate is January 2027 or August 2027.
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/Varies
Additional Duties
UNO’s Department of Biomechanics is one of the few academic departments in the United States dedicated entirely to biomechanics. It offers undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D. degrees in Biomechanics and Biomechanics & Kinesiology. The Department has a strong research focus and is home to three major federally funded research centers: CRiB, MOVCENTR, and NE3D. More than half of its tenure-track and tenured faculty serve as Principal Investigators on major federal awards, including NIH R01 grants. Since its establishment in 2016, the Department has grown to 21 tenure-track and tenured faculty who have collectively secured more than $70 million in federal research funding.
The Department is housed in the 53,000-square-foot Biomechanics Research Building, which provides shared laboratory, office, and collaborative space dedicated to translational biomedical research. An additional 20,000 square feet dedicated to cardiovascular research is currently under construction and is expected to be completed in early 2028. The building is located within two miles of both the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the Western Iowa-Nebraska Veterans Affairs Medical Center, providing exceptional access to clinical collaborators, patients, clinical data, and human tissues. Biomechanics faculty benefit from light teaching loads, shared access to an extensive range of research equipment, and opportunities to collaborate with a community of students, scientists, and clinicians across the University of Nebraska system.
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 appointment, candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, Materials), Physiology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or a closely related field, or an M.D. (or equivalent clinical doctorate) with substantial research training (e.g., physician-scientist track). Candidates should demonstrate a strong record of experimental research in cardiovascular science.
Areas of expertise may include, but are not limited to, robotics, sensors for cardiovascular monitoring; cardiovascular devices and biomaterials; cardiovascular pathophysiology; tissue and cellular biomechanics; bioreactor systems with translational applications; vascular biology and mechanobiology; hemodynamics and cardiovascular fluid mechanics; cardiovascular imaging and diagnostics; computational modeling integrated with experimental validation; regenerative medicine and tissue engineering; and translational or preclinical cardiovascular research.
Candidates whose research complements or extends the Center for Cardiovascular Research in Biomechanics (CRiB)’s focus on cardiovascular biomechanics, materials, devices, and translational science are strongly encouraged to apply. Postdoctoral training (or equivalent research experience) and a demonstrated record of securing extramural funding are highly desirable.
Preferred Qualifications
A history of extramural funding, including fellowships, scholarships, and research grants.
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
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2024F-00139
Open Date
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit the following application materials:
1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Statements of research and teaching interests
4. Contact information of at least three references (references will only be contacted for finalists)
Applications must be submitted directly through the UNO website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will not be reviewed or considered.
Review of the applications will begin on October 15, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is January 2027 or August 2027.
For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Alexey Kamenskiy, Chairperson and CRiB Director, via akamenskiy@unomaha.edu
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research Statement
- Teaching Statement or Evidence
- Transcripts
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