Research Assistant - Department of Psychology

Description

The Department of Psychology in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences at West Virginia University are currently accepting applications for a Research Assistant.

About the Opportunity

The purpose of this position is to assist with a multi-site, laboratory-based project examining the impact of product flavorings on cigar use. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for the day-to-day operations of this project, specifically the coordination of participant activities (e.g. recruitment, scheduling, screening, and session conductance) and maintenance of study documents and data.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
• Wellness programs

What You'll Do

• Participant recruitment (creating and disseminating advertisements) and scheduling (maintaining study calendar)
• Participant screening and session conductance (evaluates data to determine eligibility; conducts informed consent process; administers questionnaires and tasks; collects urine and breath samples; administers cigar products)
• Maintain study supplies (cigar inventory; urine sample inventory; participant payment log), equipment (calibrates smoking topography machine), documents (files consent documents; downloads and files participant questionnaires), and data (labels and cleans data)
• Coordinate activities within our team (participant scheduling; team meetings; lab cleaning) and with the collaborating site (sharing documents and data; cross-checking procedures)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field.
• A minimum of 1 year of human-subjects research experience.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to use Word, Excel, and basic survey platforms (e.g. Qualtrics, RedCap)
• Strong interpersonal skills for interaction with team members and research participants

About WVU

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.

Job Posting: Apr 21, 2026

Posting Classification: Classified

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Schedule: Full-time