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The Addiction Recovery Research Center at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute is hiring a Part Time Research Analyst. The analyst will contribute to projects on long-term addiction recovery and substance use decision-making by managing and analyzing research data, maintaining records, and collaborating with the research team to interpret and disseminate findings.

Highlights

Support research on addiction recovery, decision-making, and interventions involving substances like tobacco, alcohol, and cocaine.
Manage and analyze experimental data, maintain confidential and accurate records.
Conduct literature searches and participate in team meetings to report progress.
Use Microsoft applications and demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills.
Preferred experience includes psychology, biology, neuroscience coursework, and proficiency with REDCap, Qualtrics, or statistical analysis.
Experience with social media platforms for research engagement is advantageous.
Employment is part-time, up to 32 hours per week, with pay commensurate with experience.
Non-exempt status with eligibility for overtime.
Successful candidate must undergo a criminal conviction check.
Affiliated with Virginia Tech, a comprehensive land-grant research university dedicated to interdisciplinary scholarship and discovery.

Part Time Research Analyst Full Description

Job Description

The Addiction Recovery Research Center (ARRC), a research center at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC in Roanoke, VA that is dedicated to understanding and treating substance use disorders, is looking for new part time Research Analyst to work primarily on research projects examining long-term recovery from addiction as well as decision-making processes and interventions relevant to substance use, including tobacco, alcohol, and cocaine use. Typically, a Research Analyst supports a research team in the performance of various regulatory, data management, and analyses activities for research programs. This role will serve as part of the research team working collaboratively and independently to analyze, interpret, and disseminate data for funded research projects. Research support responsibilities range from entry- to advanced-level.

Lab Website: https://fbri.vtc.vt.edu/research/research-centers/addiction-recovery.html

The duties of this role will include, though may not be limited to the following:
• Making significant contributions to the projects assigned.
• Data management and analysis.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential records.
• Conducting literature searches to gather background information.
• Participating in research team meetings to report on progress and data.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to organize and analyze experimental data
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and team skills
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated computer skills and experience using Microsoft applications
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability and desire to succeed in a fast-paced research environment with multiple concurrent duties
• Excellent communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or training in psychology, biology, neuroscience, or related field
• Demonstrated data analyses experience
• Experience in one or more of the following research areas: psychology, addiction, neuroscience, clinical trials
• Experience with basic laboratory protocols including proper handling of subject specimens, data collection, participant recruitment, assessments, and data management
• Proficiency with REDCap, Qualtrics, QuestionPro or similar survey tools and/or experience with statistical analysis
• Experience with social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, etc.) to support research study participation and community engagement
• Experience contributing to publications or scientific presentations

Pay Band

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Commensurate with Experience.

Hours per week

Up to 32

Review Date

12/15/2025

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 Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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