University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Application Process:

Click “Apply Now” and login or create an applicant profile. Complete the application and upload the following required documents:

1. A cover letter outlining your research interests, relevant experience, and career goals.
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. PDFs of 1-2 manuscripts published in peer-reviewed journals.
4. Contact information for three professional references.

Questions may be directed to Dr. Sarah Gervais via e-mail at sgervais2@unl.edu.

Job Summary:

A postdoctoral scholar position is available in the Objectification of Women Lab in the Department of Psychology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln under the supervision of Dr. Sarah Gervais. We seek a highly motivated scholar to join a dynamic research program focused on the role of objectification in social processes in health and legal contexts.

The successful candidate will play a central role on projects connected to violence, substance use, and justice, and will be involved in data collection, data management and analysis, manuscript preparation, and grant writing. They will also provide supervision and mentorship to undergraduate and graduate students working in the lab. This position offers opportunities for basic and applied research as well as interdisciplinary collaboration.

This is a full-time, 12-month position with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon performance and funding. Anticipated start data is August 1, 2026, but is flexible depending on availability.

About Us:

Learn more about Dr. Gervais and the Objectification of Women lab at https://psychology.unl.edu/person/sarah-j-gervais/.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field.
• A record of scientific productivity as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations.
• Experience conducting psychological research.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience conducting research on objectification.
• Experience conducting research on violence.
• Experience conducting research on substance use.
• Experience conducting research on policy and law.
• Training in advanced statistics (e.g., structural equation modeling).

Compliance Requirements:

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. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.