Research Assistants

Job Description The Cognition, Affect, and Psychophysiology Lab (CAP Lab) at Virginia Tech, headed by Dr. Martha Ann Bell, is seeking 2 full-time Research Assistants for the HEALthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) Study at Virginia Tech. The Research Assistants 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 lab-related activities. The Research Assistants will work as a team with current HBCD staff in data collection (EEG, behavioral observations, cognitive battery) 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 review and probationary period. 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. • 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 Pay Band 3 Overtime Status Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime Appointment Type Restricted Salary Information Commensurate with experience Hours per week 40 Review Date March 1, 2026 Additional Information The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. 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If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Michelle Wooddellat during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event. Advertised: January 14, 2026 Applications close: We will email you new jobs that match this search. Great, we can send you jobs like this, if this is your first time signing up, please check your inbox to confirm your subscription. The email address was invalid, please check for errors. You must agree to the privacy statement Subscribe Recaptcha Privacy agreement Search results Position Location Closes Blacksburg, Virginia Martha Ann Bell, Director of the Cognition, Affect, and Psychophysiology Lab (CAP Lab) at Virginia Tech, is hiring 2 Research Assistants for an NIH-funded research project. These full-time, paid positions provide excellent research experience for grad school applications. Current opportunities Position Location Closes Blacksburg, Virginia Martha Ann Bell, Director of the Cognition, Affect, and Psychophysiology Lab (CAP Lab) at Virginia Tech, is hiring 2 Research Assistants for an NIH-funded research project. These full-time, paid positions provide excellent research experience for grad school applications. Expression of interest Loading... Job Search Filter Results Work type Staff 1 Locations Blacksburg, Virginia 1 Categories Areas of Interest Research / Scientific 1 Senior Management Area College of Science 1 ?2018 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. All rights reserved.

Created: 2026-02-06