Psychology Research Assistant, Department of Surgery, Thomson Lab

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of research protocols.
• Collect data using surveys, focus groups, and semi-structured interviews.
• Conduct literature reviews on topics related to violence prevention and developmental psychopathology.
• Data entry, cleaning, and preliminary analysis using statistical software.
• Cook with external agencies and stakeholders involved in research projects to schedule intervention implementation.
• Use of virtual reality in research assessment and intervention.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Science, or a related field.
• Prior research experience, particularly in violence prevention or a related field, is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R).

Salary Range

Salary Range: $40,000 - $50,000

Benefits

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

Hours per Week

Hrs/Wk: 40

Restricted Position

Restricted Position: Yes

ORP Eligible

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement

Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite