Research Assistant

Virginia Tech • Blacksburg, VA

9d • $40,000 - $42,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Cognition, Affect, and Psychophysiology Lab (CAP Lab) at Virginia Tech, directed by Dr. Martha Ann Bell, is seeking a full-time Research Assistant for the HEALthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) Study. The Research Assistant will work with Research Assistants, graduate students, and undergraduate students and oversee the day-to-day functioning of HBCD research and lab-related activities. The role includes working with Virginia Tech HBCD staff to collect EEG, behavioral observation, and cognitive battery data at the Blacksburg campus lab and a satellite lab in Roanoke. This is a limited-term appointment funded for two years from the date of hire, following a six-month probationary period. The role is 40 hours per week and is exempt from overtime. A criminal conviction check is required.

Requirements

• Previous research experience in a laboratory focused on infant and child participants.
• Willingness and ability to participate in data collection on weekends and evenings.
• Effective communication and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a group.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to interact respectfully and comfortably with individuals in a diverse, multicultural environment and exercise a high degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and demonstrate exceptional time-management skills.
• Ability to resolve issues in a timely manner and ensure smooth data collection appointments.
• A personal vehicle available for travel between the CAP Lab in Blacksburg and the satellite lab at the Roanoke Higher Education Center, 42 miles away.

Nice To Haves

• BS/BA in Psychology, Human Development, or a related field.
• Experience with mother-child data collection.
• Experience with EEG data collection.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day functioning of HBCD research activities and lab-related activities.
• Work with Virginia Tech HBCD staff to collect EEG, behavioral observation, and cognitive battery data at the Blacksburg campus lab and the Roanoke satellite lab.
• Help ensure data collection appointments run smoothly and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Travel between the CAP Lab in Blacksburg and the satellite lab at the Roanoke Higher Education Center.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed