A part-time Research Assistant is being sought to support the lab of Dr. LaConte at Virginia Tech’s Fralin Biomedical Research Institute located in Roanoke, VA. Led by principal investigator, Stephen LaConte, the LaConte lab is devoted to advanced neuroimaging acquisition and data analysis approaches, aimed at basic scientific discovery as well as understanding and rehabilitating neurological and psychiatric diseases. A major focus of the lab is an innovation in functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) that the LaConte Lab pioneered and calls “temporally adaptive brain state” (TABS) fMRI.

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

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 and managing multiple project duties. This position will provide an excellent opportunity to gain research experience and an understanding of neurological and psychiatric diseases.

• Demonstrated experience with engineering, neuroscience, psychology, biology, or a related field.
• 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.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Suite.
• Must be able to sit or stand at a lab bench for extended periods of time.

• Coursework or training in engineering, neuroscience, psychology, biology, or a related field.
• Previous experience in a biomedical research laboratory.

3

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Restricted

Starting at $19.23/hr; commensurate with experience

Up to 32

10/28/2026

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

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