The UNL Family Development Lab is looking for research assistants for the 2026-2027 academic year!
Our research aims to understand how family relationships shape emotional health and development. We look at everything from parenting teamwork to how couples handle conflict to see how the home environment impacts the emotional well-being of family members. To get the full picture, we use tools like interviews, observations, and questionnaires.
What’s in it for you?
1. Hands-on Training
Learn clinical interviewing and family science methods.
2. Career Mentorship
Get help with grad school applications.
3. Course Credit
Earn credit while contributing to real-world clinical research.
Requirements:
GPA: 3.5+ preferred.
Timeline: Applications reviewed in March; summer starts are prioritized.
Ready to apply?
Check out the lab website or go straight to the application instructions.
Lab: https://familylab.unl.edu/
Application: https://familylab.unl.edu/join-team/