Research Assistant

Research Assistant

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 at Virginia Tech. The Research Assistant will join a team of other Research Assistants, graduate students, and undergraduate students working in the lab. This new Research Assistant will be responsible for the day-to-day functioning of all HBCD research activities and lab-related activities. The Research Assistant will work as a team with current Virginia Tech HBCD staff in data collection (EEG, behavioral observations, cognitive battery) at 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.

Required Qualifications

• Previous research experience in a lab focused on infant and child participants.
• Willingness and ability to participate in data collection on weekends and evenings.
• 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 a personal vehicle 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-child data collection
• Experience with EEG data collection

Pay Band: 3

Overtime Status: Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type: Restricted

Salary Information: 40,000-42,000

Hours per week: 40

Review Date: 11/09/2026

Additional Information: The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

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