Research Associate
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Job no: 532520
Work type: Research Faculty
Senior management: Vice President for Research
Department: Fralin Biomedical Res. Institute
Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Categories: Research / Scientific
The Research Associate will work in the Addiction Recovery Research Center (ARRC) at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC. The successful candidate will work primarily on NIH and other funded projects that are examining long-term recovery in alcohol use and other substance use disorders as well as the theory of Reinforcer Pathology and Episodic Future Thinking as an intervention for substance use, including for tobacco use and in . Responsibilities will also focus on the International Quit & Recovery Registry. Moreover, ARRC has ongoing projects to examine decision-making in health behaviors and health policies. The position is well suited for individuals interested in technology applications and behavioral economics in addiction and health behavior. This position will be involved in developing pilot research programs in the areas of addiction, decision-making and other health behaviors. The selected candidates will be expected to help develop these additional projects.
- Master’s in psychology, neuroscience, or appropriate related discipline.
Possess a record of research excellence as indicated by peer-reviewed publications and presentations.
- Experience in addiction or health behaviors research and/or behavioral economics.
-- Experience with behavior analysis and/or addiction research.
- Clinical trials experience.
Commensurate with experience
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
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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