Part-Time Research Assistant

Job Description

A part-time Research Assistant is being sought to support projects in the lab of Dr. Stein at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech Carilion in Roanoke, Virginia. The Stein Lab’s research leverages multidisciplinary expertise in behavioral economics, medicine, computer science, biostatistics, and cognitive psychology to understand how delay, uncertainty, and effort influence health-related decision-making. Within this framework, the lab’s goal is to develop effective and highly accessible behavioral interventions to improve public health and reduce health disparities. Current areas of focus include type 2 diabetes management, tobacco cessation and harm reduction, and cancer prevention.

Lab website: https://fbri.vtc.vt.edu/research/labs/stein.html 

This position involves maintaining daily operations duties, such as supply ordering and management, overseeing administrative actions related to research, and assistance with fiscal duties and interactions with research participants.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented person who enjoys interacting with others, being a key part of a diverse and active scientific environment, learning new techniques, and managing multiple project duties. This position will provide an excellent opportunity to gain research experience in psychology, public health, sociology, and neuroscience.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated organizational skills and acknowledgement of safety protocols.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Demonstrated communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and exceptional time-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or training in psychology, public health, sociology, neuroscience, or a related field
• Prior research experience in a professional setting.

Pay Band

3

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Starting at $19.50/hr; Commensurate with Experience.

Hours per week

Up to 32 hours

Review Date

8/15/2026

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