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Position Summary:
Research Assistant (Lab Manager) position available
Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute
Roanoke, Virginia
A full-time research assistant (lab manager) is sought for the labs of Dr. Pearl Chiu, Dr. Brooks King-Casas, and Dr. Stephen LaConte at the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute (http://research.vtc.vt.edu). Projects in the labs combine methods from experimental and clinical psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral economics with functional neuroimaging to investigate decision-making in healthy and clinical populations (focusing on adults with mood, anxiety, personality, or substance-use disorders, and at-risk youth). The research assistant will be responsible for recruiting and assessing research participants, implementing all aspects of study protocols, and maintaining positive communication with research participants and collaborators. Data collection involves various modalities including: behavior, fMRI, clinical interviews, genetic samples. Additional duties include managing participant databases, organizing project funds, and preparing and tracking IRB protocols. The research assistant is an essential member of the group and will be generally responsible for having overall knowledge of all lab projects and managing day-to-day logistics of ongoing lab projects. Training will be provided for all aspects of the position. For motivated individuals, there are many opportunities to be involved with data analysis. This is an excellent position for candidates interested in graduate school in cognitive or clinical psychology, neuroscience, and related fields. Preference will be given to candidates who are willing to make a two-year commitment.

Required Qualifications:
1) BA/BS in psychology, biology, engineering, or related field;
2) two years of research experience;
3) ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
4) demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail;
5) demonstrated ability and desire to succeed in a fast-paced research environment with multiple concurrent duties;
6) excellent written and oral communication skills;
7) proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:
1) MA/MS with clinical psychology psychiatry training preferred.
2) Candidates with data analysis and/or computer programming experience will be considered favorably.



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