"Research Assistants"

Company: Virginia Tech

Job Location: Blacksburg, 24061

Category: Laboratory and Research

Type: Full-Time

Job Description

The Cognition, Affect, and Psychophysiology Lab (CAP Lab) at Virginia Tech, headed by Dr. Martha Ann Bell, is seeking 2 full-time Research Assistants for the HEALthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) Study 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 HBCD research activities and lab-related activities. The Research Assistants will work as a team with current HBCD staff in data collection (EEG, behavioral observations, cognitive battery) 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 review and probationary period.

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

Overtime Status Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type Restricted

Salary Information Commensurate with experience

Hours per week 40

Review Date March 1, 2026

Additional Information

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

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.

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