A full-time Research Assistant is being sought to support multiple NIH-funded projects in the labs of Dr. Pearl Chiu and Dr. Brooks King-Casas (https://fbri.vtc.vt.edu/research/labs) at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech Carilion in Roanoke, Virginia. Projects in the labs are highly interdisciplinary and combine methods from experimental and clinical psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral economics with functional neuroimaging and in vivo electrochemistry to investigate brain function in healthy and psychiatric populations. Current projects include both cross-sectional and interventional studies with a focus on major depressive disorder, borderline personality disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, substance-use disorders and at-risk youth. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented person who enjoys interacting with others, being a key part of a diverse and active scientific environment, working with individuals with varied mental health difficulties, and managing multiple project duties. This position will provide an excellent opportunity to gain research experience in clinical psychology, neuroeconomics, and cognitive/social/decision neuroscience as preparation for graduate school or medical school.
Position Duties and Responsibilities:
Research Assistants are an essential part of the scientific team and play a lead role in participant recruitment & assessment, study implementation & coordination, data processing and data management. The successful team member will be highly detail-oriented, organized, and skilled with monitoring and adjusting priorities, problem solving, and generally ensuring the day-to-day implementation of the research programs. Training and supervision are provided for all aspects of the job. Opportunities to participate in data analysis, and manuscript and/or grant preparation are available for interested candidates.
Qualifications:
1) BA/BS or MA/MS in psychology, neuroscience or related field 2) Prior research experience is preferred
Required application materials: Cover letter including statement of interest, CV/Resume, list of references. Two letters of recommendation will be required prior to final consideration.
Consideration of applications will begin immediately and will end when the position is filled. Expected start date is as soon as possible, and preference will be given to candidates who are willing to make a two-year commitment. The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech Carilion is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Please apply at: http://www.jobs.vt.edu by searching for job posting #515418
Pre-submission inquiries with CV may be made to the lab manager Katie Senn: kdsenn@vtc.vt.edu
Department of Psychology & Neuroscience