The Cognition, Affect, and Psychophysiology Lab (CAP Lab) at Virginia Tech, headed by Dr. Martha Ann Bell, is seeking a Research Assistant for the HEALthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) Study and other lab-related 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 all HBCD research activities and will assist with other lab projects. The Research Assistant will work as a team with CAP Lab Coordinator in data collection (EEG, questionnaires, behavioral observations) 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 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 evenings and weekends 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
Position is available immediately. We hope to have a new Research Assistant join us by June 1.
Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Please apply no later than May 1 at this link:
https://careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us/job/529055/research-assistant
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Martha Ann Bell, PhD (she/her)
University Distinguished Professor
College of Science Faculty Fellow
Professor of Psychology
Virginia Tech | Psychology
890 Drillfield Drive, 333 Williams Hall
Blacksburg, VA 24061