Research Assistant

About the role

The Noninvasive Ultrasound Lab at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech in association with the Department of Neuroscience has an immediate opening for a highly motivated research assistant.

Responsibilities

• Studies human neuromodulation primarily using low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU)
• Develop and optimize LIFU as a new human brain mapping tool and for translation to clinical therapies in addiction, mental health and pain
• Interact with patients, participants, clinicians and researchers on and off site to maintain operation of lab research activities including collection of human subjects data
• Initiate and maintain IRB applications
• Store and file electronic and paper data
• Basic data analysis and presentation

Requirements

• Knowledge in basic computer skills, record keeping and experience with human data collection
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working with a diverse population including clinical patients, engineers, and scientists

Qualifications

• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and team skills
• Basic computer skills
• Record keeping and experience with data collection
• Ability to work with different participants and patient populations

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or training in health science, neuroscience, psychology, kinesiology or related field
• Relevant experience in a research setting
• Demonstrated experience supporting and coordinating human subjects' research

Pay

Pay Band 3

Overtime

Overtime Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Appointment Type: Restricted

Schedule

Hours per week: 40

Benefits

No specific benefits mentioned