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Part Time Research Assistant
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Work type: Hourly Wage/Part-Time
Senior management: Vice President for Research
Department: Fralin Biomedical Res. Institute
Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Categories: Research / Scientific
Job Description
The Montague lab at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute in Roanoke, VA is seeking a part time Research Assistant. The Montague lab focuses on computational neuroscience. Approaches to this research include theoretical, computational, and experimental with focus on mental health and its effect on disease/injury.
The successful candidate should be detail oriented, enjoy a fast-paced research environment, and have some prior experience in a lab setting. The candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills and be comfortable working with a diverse population. Knowledge in basic computer skills, record keeping and experience with data collection is preferred.
There is opportunity for the candidate to gain experience in a professional research setting. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in lab meetings, analyze data with supervision, and assist in data collection under the supervision of senior lab members.
Required Qualifications
* 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
Preferred Qualifications
* Coursework or degree in a related scientific field.
* Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
* Desire to succeed in a fast-paced research environment with multiple duties.
Pay Band
3
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Commensurate
Review Date
5/15/2024
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 the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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Advertised: May 7, 2024
Applications close:
Part Time
$57k-75k (estimate)
06/26/2024
07/12/2024
vt.edu
SUFFOLK, VA
7,500 - 15,000
1872
JAY T PATEL
$1B - $3B
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