Assistant/Associate Professor – Department of Biomechanics, Cardiovascular Science focus College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences University of Nebraska at Omaha

The Department of Biomechanics and the NIH COBRE Center for Cardiovascular Research in Biomechanics (CRiB) at the University of Nebraska Omaha invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position in cardiovascular science.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop an independent research program and serve as a Research Project Leader (RPL) within CRiB. The candidate will establish and sustain a nationally recognized, extramurally funded research program 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, applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, and contact information for at least three professional references (letters are not required at this stage). The research statement should clearly describe how the candidate’s work complements and enhances ongoing research within CRiB.

Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is January or August 2027.