Psychology Research Assistant – Violence Prevention & VR Data

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous tuition benefits

Retirement planning and savings options

Employee discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine is looking for a dedicated Research Assistant for the Injury and Violence Prevention Research Lab. This role focuses on supporting projects related to violence prevention and requires a Bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related field. Candidates should have strong analytical and communication skills, as well as proficiency in statistical software.

The position entails assisting with research protocols, data collection, and literature reviews among other responsibilities. It comes with a competitive salary range of $40,000 - $50,000 and includes a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a respectful environment with diverse faculty, staff, and students.
• Prior research experience in violence prevention or a related field.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing research protocols.
• Collect data using surveys, focus groups, and interviews.
• Conduct literature reviews on violence prevention topics.
• Perform data entry and preliminary analysis using statistical tools.
• Manage participant appointments and assist with grant applications.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R)

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Science, or a related field

Graduate degree in psychology or related field (preferred)

Job description

The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine is looking for a dedicated Research Assistant for the Injury and Violence Prevention Research Lab. This role focuses on supporting projects related to violence prevention and requires a Bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related field. Candidates should have strong analytical and communication skills, as well as proficiency in statistical software.

The position entails assisting with research protocols, data collection, and literature reviews among other responsibilities. It comes with a competitive salary range of $40,000 - $50,000 and includes a robust benefits package.