What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Research Analyst position at Virginia Tech?
Job Description
Lab Website: https://fbri.vtc.vt.edu/research/research-centers/addiction-recovery.html
The duties of this role will include, though may not be limited to the following:
- Making significant contributions to the projects assigned.
- Data management and analysis.
- Maintaining accurate and confidential records.
- Conducting literature searches to gather background information.
- Participating in research team meetings to report on progress and data.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to organize and analyze experimental data
- Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and team skills
- Capable of working independently and as part of a team
- Demonstrated computer skills and experience using Microsoft applications
- Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability and desire to succeed in a fast-paced research environment with multiple concurrent duties
- Excellent communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Coursework or training in psychology, biology, neuroscience, or related field
- Demonstrated data analyses experience
- Experience in one or more of the following research areas: psychology, addiction, neuroscience, clinical trials
- Experience with basic laboratory protocols including proper handling of subject specimens, data collection, participant recruitment, assessments, and data management
- Proficiency with REDCap, Qualtrics, QuestionPro or similar survey tools and/or experience with statistical analysis
- Experience with social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, etc.) to support research study participation and community engagement
- Experience contributing to publications or scientific presentations
Pay Band
4
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Commensurate with Experience.
Hours per week
Up to 32
Review Date
12/15/2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
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