Job Description
The Cognition, Affect, and Psychophysiology Lab (CAP Lab), College of Science at Virginia Tech, headed by Dr. Martha Ann Bell, is seeking a Research Assistant for research projects at Virginia Tech. The Research Assistant will join a team of other Research Assistants in the lab and be responsible for the day-to-day functioning of one of the lab's longitudinal projects. The Research Assistant 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.
This position is available immediately to allow overlap with current RA for training and transition. Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on a rolling basis.
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.
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. Hours worked will not be more than 40 hours each week.
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience
Hours per week
40
Review Date
Rolling review through 06/23/2025 and beyond
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
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Graduate School, and
Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the
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Extension offices and
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