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Research Associate Sports Scientist - UNO School of Health & Kinesiology
The Sports Medicine and Biomechanics Lab, a collaboration between faculty in the School of Health and Kinesiology and Department of Biomechanics at the University of Nebraska at Omaha invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate Sport Scientist with a start date in July 2025. The position is a 12-month position. This position will provide support to Omaha Athletics under the supervision of the co-directors of the Sports Medicine and Biomechanics Lab (Drs. Brian Knarr, Adam Rosen, and Sam Wilkins). Under the supervision of the academic faculty, this position will support Omaha Athletics and their student athletes. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a sport science background to support our athletic teams through research, data analysis, and performance optimization. This role will focus on integrating data from various sources, developing tools and reports, and applying evidence-based strategies to enhance athletic performance and injury risk mitigation.
The ideal candidate will:
• Conduct research and performance analyses to support athlete health, performance, and
recovery.
• Collect, integrate, and interpret data from multiple teams and performance domains.
• Develop and maintain tools, dashboards, and reports for data visualization and analysis.
• Collaborate with coaching staff, athletic trainers, and strength and conditioning professionals to
transform data into actionable insights.
• Monitor workload, biomechanics, and physiological indicators to inform and refine training
strategies.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with privacy and ethical standards.
• Supervise and mentor student researchers.
• Support dissemination of findings through publications and presentations; assist with grant writing.
• Perform analysis using platforms such as Catapult and VALD.
• Work closely with coaching staff and strength and conditioning coaches to inform program
development using integrated data.
• Provide support for a variety of Omaha athletic teams as directed by the Director of Athletics
and the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Athletic Performance.
Position Summary: This position is a 12-month position. This position will provide support to Omaha Athletics under the supervision of the co-directors of the Sports Medicine and Biomechanics Lab (Drs. Brian Knarr, Adam Rosen, and Sam Wilkins).
Required Qualifications: Doctoral degree in kinesiology, biomechanics, sport science, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications: Clinical or field experience working with sports.
Why UNO?
The University of Nebraska at Omaha is fueled by its historical ties to Omaha. As the first municipal university in Omaha, the early founders’ goal was to make higher education accessible and affordable for the city’s residents. In 1968, the campus joined the University of Nebraska system, and today has the unique role of serving as the state’s metropolitan campus. The campus has built strong partnerships with local business, education, government, arts, and civic organizations in the city. UNO’s commitment to community engagement has landed UNO on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for seven consecutive years—the highest federal recognition a school can receive for civic engagement.
Important Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://unomaha.peopleadmin.com/postings/23934 and submit the following application materials:
1. Cover letter
2. CV
3. Official Transcripts
4. Research Statement (alternative name)
5. Writing Sample (publication)
6. Contact information for 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 applications will begin on May 19, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, please apply by the review date. Applications received after the review date may be considered. For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Sam Wilkins, Co-Director of the UNO Sports Medicine and Biomechanics Lab at sjwilkins@unomaha.edu.
The ideal candidate will:
• Conduct research and performance analyses to support athlete health, performance, and
recovery.
• Collect, integrate, and interpret data from multiple teams and performance domains.
• Develop and maintain tools, dashboards, and reports for data visualization and analysis.
• Collaborate with coaching staff, athletic trainers, and strength and conditioning professionals to
transform data into actionable insights.
• Monitor workload, biomechanics, and physiological indicators to inform and refine training
strategies.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with privacy and ethical standards.
• Supervise and mentor student researchers.
• Support dissemination of findings through publications and presentations; assist with grant writing.
• Perform analysis using platforms such as Catapult and VALD.
• Work closely with coaching staff and strength and conditioning coaches to inform program
development using integrated data.
• Provide support for a variety of Omaha athletic teams as directed by the Director of Athletics
and the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Athletic Performance.
Position Summary: This position is a 12-month position. This position will provide support to Omaha Athletics under the supervision of the co-directors of the Sports Medicine and Biomechanics Lab (Drs. Brian Knarr, Adam Rosen, and Sam Wilkins).
Required Qualifications: Doctoral degree in kinesiology, biomechanics, sport science, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications: Clinical or field experience working with sports.
Why UNO?
The University of Nebraska at Omaha is fueled by its historical ties to Omaha. As the first municipal university in Omaha, the early founders’ goal was to make higher education accessible and affordable for the city’s residents. In 1968, the campus joined the University of Nebraska system, and today has the unique role of serving as the state’s metropolitan campus. The campus has built strong partnerships with local business, education, government, arts, and civic organizations in the city. UNO’s commitment to community engagement has landed UNO on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for seven consecutive years—the highest federal recognition a school can receive for civic engagement.
Important Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://unomaha.peopleadmin.com/postings/23934 and submit the following application materials:
1. Cover letter
2. CV
3. Official Transcripts
4. Research Statement (alternative name)
5. Writing Sample (publication)
6. Contact information for 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 applications will begin on May 19, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, please apply by the review date. Applications received after the review date may be considered. For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Sam Wilkins, Co-Director of the UNO Sports Medicine and Biomechanics Lab at sjwilkins@unomaha.edu.