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Research Assistant

  • 532068
  • Blacksburg, Virginia, United States
  • Psychology
  • Research / Scientific
  • Staff
  • Virginia Tech

Job Description

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.

Required Qualifications

• 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)

Preferred Qualifications

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

Pay Band

3

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience 

Review Date

01/27/2025

Additional Information

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

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance.  These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Michelle Wooddell at mwooddel@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

 

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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