Research Assistant

The Cognition, Affect, and Psychophysiology Lab (CAP Lab), College of Science at Virginia Tech, headed by Dr. Martha Ann Bell, is seeking 3 Research Assistants for research projects at Virginia Tech. The Research Assistants will join a team of other Research Assistants in the lab and be responsible for the day-to-day functioning of all research activities and lab-related projects. The Research Assistants will work as a team with CAP Lab Coordinator in data collection (EEG, ECG, questionnaires, behavioral observations) and data processing/coding in our Blacksburg campus lab and at our satellite lab in Roanoke.

This is a limited-term appointment, funded for two years from date of hire after a 6-month probationary period, and with possibility for renewal beyond two years.

• Previous research experience in a lab focused on infant and child participants
• Willingness to participate in data collection on weekends and evenings as necessary
• Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently as well as with a group
• Detail oriented
• Demonstrated ability to interact respectfully and comfortably with all individuals in a diverse, multicultural environment, exercising a high degree of confidentiality
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and exceptional time-management skills.
• Ability to resolve issues in a timely manner and ensure smooth data collection appointments.
• Have transportation available to travel between CAP Lab in Blacksburg and our satellite lab at the Roanoke Higher Education Center in Roanoke (42 miles away)

• BS/BA in Psychology, Human Development, or related field
• Experience with mother and/or child behavioral coding
• Experience with EEG data collection

3

Restricted

Commensurate with experience 

01/27/2025

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

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