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Virginia Tech · 1 month ago

Part Time Research Assistant

positionRoanoke, VA
timePart-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level

Virginia Tech is a leading global research institution dedicated to knowledge and creativity. The Van der Heijden Lab is seeking a highly motivated part-time Research Assistant to study cerebellar function in health and disease, focusing on neurodevelopmental disorders. The role involves data organization, analysis, and participation in research publication and lab meetings.

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Responsibilities

Demonstrated ability to organize and analyze experimental data
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
Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail
Demonstrated ability and desire to succeed in a fast-paced research environment with multiple concurrent duties
Excellent communication skills
Experience working with rodents

Qualification

Data analysisRodentsMicrosoft applicationsNeuroscience courseworkInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsTeamworkAttention to detail

Required

Demonstrated ability to organize and analyze experimental data
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
Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail
Demonstrated ability and desire to succeed in a fast-paced research environment with multiple concurrent duties
Excellent communication skills
Experience working with rodents

Preferred

Coursework or training in Neuroscience
Coursework or degree in a related scientific field (such as molecular biology)
Experience working in a professional research setting

Company

Virginia Tech

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Virginia Tech is a public research university that offers a range of academic programs and conducts research across various fields.
dateFounded in 1872
location
Blacksburg, Virginia, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
http://www.vt.edu

H1B Sponsorship

Virginia Tech has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (254)
2024 (146)
2023 (124)
2022 (196)
2021 (92)
2020 (81)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$24.09M
Key Investors
Virginia Innovation Partnership CorporationNational Institute of Food and AgricultureAppalachian Regional Commission
2025-01-16Grant
2024-06-26Grant· $0.59M
2024-02-15Grant· $0.45M

Leadership Team

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Steven McKnight
Vice President for Strategic Alliances
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David Raymond
Associate Vice President for Security and Identity
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