Full-time Research Assistant at Virginia Tech – lab of Martha Ann Bell

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.

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