WISH Lab Manager

Overview

The Women, Immunity and Sexual Health ( WISH ) Lab at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (PI: Tierney Lorenz,
/) invites applications for a full-time Research Specialist. The lab uses psychophysiology, biosample collection and analysis, clinical interviewing, and surveys to examine the interactions between women’s sexual, mental and physical health. The successful candidate will play an integral role in every stage of research, including (1) recruitment and collection of human subject data, (2) assay of biosamples for immune and endocrine factors, (3) analysis of data, and (4) assisting in the preparation of grants and manuscripts.

In addition, in their managerial capacity they will perform administrative duties (e.g., IRB administration, purchasing) and help train and supervise lab personnel (e.g., undergraduate research assistants; lab technical staff in other units collaborating with the WISH lab). There are resources including dedicated time to conduct independent research, co-author manuscripts, and present research at professional conferences. This position is ideal for individuals interested in pursuing graduate studies in psychology and/or neuroscience, as it will foster expertise in a variety of theoretical and methodological approaches in these fields.

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Department Center for Brain, Biology & Behavior-7301

Requisition Number S_260132

Posting Open Date 02/20/2026

Application Review Date 03/16/2026 (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)

Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

The Women, Immunity and Sexual Health (WISH) Lab uses psychophysiology, biosample collection and analysis, clinical interviewing, and surveys to examine the interactions between women’s sexual, mental and physical health. The successful candidate will play an integral role in every stage of research, including (1) recruitment and collection of human subject data, (2) assay of biosamples for immune and endocrine factors, (3) analysis of data, and (4) assisting in the preparation of grants and manuscripts.

In addition, in their managerial capacity they will perform administrative duties (e.g., IRB administration, purchasing) and help train and supervise lab personnel (e.g., undergraduate research assistants; lab technical staff in other units collaborating with the WISH lab). There are resources including dedicated time to conduct independent research, co-author manuscripts, and present research at professional conferences. This position is ideal for individuals interested in pursuing graduate studies in psychology and/or neuroscience, as it will foster expertise in a variety of theoretical and methodological approaches in these fields.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or equivalent education/experience and 1 year of experience working in research laboratory.
• Must have experience working in a research laboratory including human subjects research.
• Must have experience working with Excel, and Microsoft suite of shared file servers and shared work spaces.
• Must have experience with project management (e.g., tracking and ordering supplies, financial recordkeeping, scheduling)
• Must have experience with dissemination of research (e.g., conference presentations; scholarly publication)

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred experience working with biological samples such as saliva, blood, and/or vaginal fluid, and safety protocols for BSL-2 containment.
• Preferred experience with psychophysiology experimental methods, such as electrocardiography or vaginal photoplethysmography.
• Preferred experience with training students in human subjects research.
• Preferred experience working in a research laboratory that uses biological/psycho-physiological research methods.
• Preferred…