"Research Scientist - MOVAN"

UNO is Nebraska's public metropolitan research university - a university with strong academic values, diverse programs and learning opportunities, and significant relationships with our community that facilitate engaged teaching and research.

How to Apply:

IMPORTANT! Please apply to this position via the following link:

https://unomaha.peopleadmin.com/postings/24307

Job Summary:

The Research Scientist is essential for completing internal and external client service contracts, and specialized technical duties for the Biomechanics Research Building. The Research Scientist supervises all research team laboratory technicians, student workers, high schools interns, and assists with the supervision of graduate and undergraduate students using research laboratories in the Biomechanics Research Building. They also oversee the calibration, maintenance, and installation of all shared equipment in the Biomechanics Research Building amongst seven research laboratories. They will submit purchase request related to laboratory operation to the MOVAN Director and/or Building Coordinator/Department Chair. The Research Scientist will generate and maintain Institutional Review Board applications and perform audits to ensure adherence to the protocol. The Research Scientist will assure all equipment is properly calibrated and maintained, propose new equipment/services, as well as restock, order, and organize collection supplies.

About Us:

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.

Required Qualifications:

Required Education: Master’s degree in biomechanics, kinesiology, exercise science, engineering or related field

Required Experience: Demonstrated scientific writing ability via peer-review publications or clinical case-reports.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Education: PhD in biomechanics, kinesiology, exercise science, engineering or related field

Compliance Requirements: .

Information at a Glance

Req Id: 791

Campus Label: University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO)

Org Unit: Biomechanics UNO

Job Location: Omaha, NE 68182

Application Review Date: 9/3/25

Open Until Filled: Yes

Advertised Salary: $69,000

Job Type: Full-Time

Worksite Eligibility: On-site

Benefits Eligible: Yes

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact: Jeffrey Kaipust

Special Instructions to Applicant: *The University of Nebraska does not discriminate 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 in its programs, activities, or employment.*

Posting Start Date: 9/2/25