Part Time Research Assistant
Graduate research assistant job in Roanoke, VA
Apply now Back to search results Job no: 535025 Work type: Hourly Wage/Part-Time Senior management: Vice President for Research Department: Fralin Biomedical Res. Institute Job Description The Addiction Recovery Research Center (ARRC), a research center at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC in Roanoke, VA, is dedicated to understanding and treating substance use disorders' is looking for new part time Research Assistant to work primarily on research projects examining long-term recovery from addiction as well as decision-making processes and interventions relevant to substance use, including tobacco, alcohol, and cocaine use. Typically, a Research Assistant supports a scientist in the performance of various recruitment, technical, and data collection activities for research or laboratory programs. These roles will serve as part of the research team working collaboratively and independently to collect and organize human subject data for funded research projects. Laboratory and research support responsibilities range from entry- to advanced-level.
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The duties of the roles will include, though may not be limited to the following:
* Making significant contributions to the projects assigned.
* Recruiting and screening volunteers to participate in a range of research studies.
* Scheduling and confirming appointments for participant research study visits.
* Collecting and entering data from research participants
* Administering assessments and structured interviews, collecting urine, saliva, or blood
* Tracking and making participant payments.
* Maintaining accurate and confidential records.
* Conducting literature searches to gather background information
* Participating in research team meetings to report on progress and data
Required Qualifications
* 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
Preferred Qualifications
* Coursework or training in psychology, biology, neuroscience, or related field
* Demonstrated data collection and entry experience
* Experience in one or more of the following research areas: psychology, addiction, neuroscience, clinical trials
* Experience with basic laboratory protocols including proper handling of subject specimens, data collection, participant recruitment, assessments, and data management
* Proficiency with REDCap, Qualtrics, QuestionPro or similar survey tools and/or experience with statistical analysis
* Experience with social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, etc.) to support research study participation and community engagement
* Experience contributing to publications or scientific presentations
Pay Band
3
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Commensurate with Experience.
Hours per week
Up to 32
Review Date
12/15/2025
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 school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Brittany Shelton at ***************** during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Advertised: December 10, 2025
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Research Associate Professor
Graduate research assistant job in Blacksburg, VA
Applications are invited for a Research Associate Professor (non-tenure track) with the Systems Software Research Group (**************************** at Virginia Tech. The position involves conducting research at the intersection of program analysis and formal verification toward developing trustworthy tools for reasoning about safety and security properties. Opportunities exist to investigate a broad set of topics including highly scalable program analysis tools for detecting violations of safety and security properties, techniques for verified operating system kernel extensions, logic frameworks for automatic reasoning of security vulnerabilities, verified decompilation, and automatic patching with provable security properties. Opportunities also exist to investigate project-relevant topics of mutual interest.
Required Qualifications
- PhD in computer science or computer engineering with background and expertise in any of the following areas are sought: formal verification, proof assistants and verification tools, binary/program analysis, or compilers.
- Candidates must have a well-established track record of published research at relevant conferences and journals at the level commensurate with a Research Associate Professor ranking.
- Experience developing proposals and managing funded programs as Principal Investigator (or Co-Principal Investigator).
- Experience mentoring PhD and MS students.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work under limited supervision.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Hours per week
40+
Review Date
10/1/2025
Additional Information
Required Application Materials: Resume/CV; Cover Letter; Contact Information for 3 References
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 school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Cole Tankersley at ************ during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Compliance Research Assistant
Graduate research assistant job in Roanoke, VA
Compliance Research Assistant
Reports to: Vice President Compliance Officer
Department: Compliance
Position Type: Full-Time; 40 hours per week
FLSA Classification / Type: Non-Exempt / Clerical
Supervises: None
POSITION SUMMARY
The Compliance Research Assistant performs compliance research, monitoring, and testing of various Company processes and conducts analysis of results obtained. This position requires analytic skills and decision making. The Compliance Research Assistant must be a good communicator, resourceful, and organized. Because this position requires travel, a valid driver's license , and a clean driving record is essential.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Compliance Analysis - Perform research and provide regulatory citations to defend our position to examiners and investors. Draft responses as required. Assist in the coordination of projects with other departments (i.e., Marketing, Lending, etc.) to ensure compliance with new laws and regulations. Identify opportunities that can improve efficiency of business processes and provide regular reports to the AVP
Compliance Notifications - Work with AVP to ensure all affected areas of the Company are kept well informed of changing laws and procedures for implementation to be completed at the appropriate time
Compliance Monitoring and Testing - Perform compliance monitoring and testing as required by the Compliance Calendar including, but not limited to, Internal Policy Reviews required by regulations and investors
Marketing Reviews - Review Marketing materials and promotions. Provide regulatory guidance to ensure compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements
Compliance Audit Remediation - Assist in the coordination of remediation of compliance audit findings with various department managers
Internal Audit - Assists in the performance of the internal audits as required by the Internal Audit Calendar. Creates Audit Reports and provides recommendations for correction of findings cited
Legal Activities - Assist in researching and developing responses regarding legal activities.
Complaint Investigation - Assist in the investigation of complaints received from state regulatory authorities, CFPB, BBB, and direct from consumer. Prepare research package for AVP Compliance Officer to review
Subpoenas - Assist in gathering information requested in subpoenas
Exam / Audit Activities - Assist with research pertaining to the remediation of exam findings
Policy & Procedure Development - Assist in the development of internal policies and procedures that pertain to this position
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSURE, AND COMPETENCIES
Two-year college degree and/or two-years compliance related work experience preferred Combination of education and related work experience may be considered
Knowledge of regulatory compliance is desired
Requires effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Requires exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail
Proficient with Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook)
Strong aptitude and desire to provide excellent customer service
Ability to simultaneously manage and accomplish multiple tasks / projects and deadlines
Trustworthy, honest, and display a high-level of integrity
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
Able to understand and respond appropriately to basic inquires
Able to read, write, and communicate using the English language sufficient to perform job functions
Ability to use Company equipment in assigned area (including but not limited to telephone, copiers, fax machines, computers, internet, etc.)
Able to access, input, retrieve, and interpret information using applicable computer systems (including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, industry-specific computer software, etc.)
Works well independently
Able to handle deadlines and work within company guidelines
Compliance with all Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws, and Office of Foreign Asset Controls (OFAC) requirements is required. Employee must complete annual training in these areas
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a clerical office setting; climate-controlled surroundings with adequate lighting and little or moderate noise when in the office. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position requires the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand, as necessary.
TRAVEL
This position may require up to 10% travel. Moderate travel needed by private vehicle or airline carriers with over-night stays in modern facilities at times. Regional traffic conditions when traveling by car to-and-from business appointments. Mileage reimbursement will be provided at current IRS allowable rates.
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
OTHER DUTIES
This position performs additional duties as assigned, given adequate guidance and resources. This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee to perform this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EOE D/V/M/F
Auto-ApplyResearch Assistant Professor
Graduate research assistant job in Blacksburg, VA
Applications are invited for a full-time Research Assistant Professor position in Virginia Tech's Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The successful candidate will be affiliated with Wireless@VT and will contribute to foundational and applied research in wireless communication systems. Representative areas of focus include: (i) Artificial intelligence and machine learning for next-generation wireless networks, (ii) Foundations of semantic communications and age of information, (iii) Stochastic geometry and spatial modeling of large-scale wireless systems, and (iv) Next-generation positioning, navigation, and timing.
The selected candidate will also support research proposal development, dissemination, and student mentoring efforts within a dynamic research group.
Required Qualifications
* Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field
* Strong publication record in leading journals and conferences
* Demonstrated expertise in wireless communications, communication theory, information theory, applied probability, and optimization
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
* Prior experience mentoring graduate students and contributing to the development of grant proposals
* Research background spanning multiple emerging areas such as AI/ML for communication systems, age of information, and semantic communications.
* Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary research teams
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Starting at $97,721; commensurate with experience
Hours per week
40
Review Date
8/26/25
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 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.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Christine Absher at ************* during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
GROCERY/ASST DEPT LEADER
Graduate research assistant job in Roanoke, VA
Assist Department Manager in planning, organizing, staffing, training and directing Grocery Department associates; perform production and customer service functions; maximize store sales and profits safely and ethically in accordance with policies and procedures. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!
What you'll receive from us:
The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:
* A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
* Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
* Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
* Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
* Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
* Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!
Minimum
* Willing to be flexible and work mornings, afternoons, evenings, nights as the work demands.
* Willing and available to work weekends and holidays as needed.
* Effective written and oral communication skills.
* Ability to make intelligent decisions quickly
* Able to tactfully and calmly handle stressful situations and make a positive impression on associates and customers.
* Possess abilities and skills for effective production, merchandising and customer services related to sale of merchandise.
* Understanding of all key components of department operations (i.e. Managing people, merchandising, computer assisted ordering, inventory management, shrink control, customer services, labor scheduling, expense control, etc.)
* Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, OSHA compliance, etc.
* Qualified and able to operate power machinery and work with various job tools, (power jacks, box cutters, label guns, balers, compactors, etc.).
Desired
* Grocery retail work experience and/or backup manager experience.
* Past work record reflects dependability and integrity.
* Assist the Department Manager in organizing work, filling department staffing needs as authorized by store
management, and training and scheduling associates so that customers are consistently provided with prompt
courteous service.
* Respond appropriately to customer or associate comments, complaints, requests, accidents and questions. Be
prompt, tactful, calm, courteous and professional in all interactions.
* Use Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO) to manage ordering appropriate quantities of merchandise and
supplies, and insure proper accounting of product received and balance on hand in the Department Manager's
absence.
* Perform and direct others in pricing and displaying of merchandise. Maintain proper signage, product rotation,
freshness, quantity, quality and proper space allocation for merchandise.
* Engage yourself and counsel associates in effective, productive merchandising techniques, customer services,
product presentation and promotional activities.
* Follow through on implementation of company programs and adherence to company policies and procedures,
particularly in the areas of dress code, grooming, sanitation and maintenance of a work environment free of
unlawful harassment or discrimination.
* Provide Department Manager with input on department budgets, goals and results.
* Communicate and interact with associates and customers to provide a positive impression.
* Maintain equipment and facilities properly and safely in accordance with company policies and procedures.
* Maintain floor, shelf and grocery areas clean and up to sanitary standards.
* Demonstrate the ability and desire to promote, communicate and implement company initiatives and process
improvements to direct reports in a positive manner.
* Demonstrated aptitude to manage people and organize workloads.
* Perform any and all duties as assigned.
Auto-ApplyResearch Assistant
Graduate research assistant job in Lewisburg, WV
The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) invites applications for a full time Research Assistant position. Successful candidates will either be classified as Research Assistant I or Research Assistant II based on their ability to meet the minimum qualifications for each position. Duties and responsibilities for both positions are detailed below. This position reports to the Supervisor, Research Labs and Science Building.
The Research Assistant is a full-time, non-classified position and is exempt from FLSA regulations concerning overtime. Minimum base salary is $40,000 to $49,000 based on education and experience. Not all activities of this position occur within the confines of an 8:00-4:30 schedule and may require evening and weekend scheduling as needed. The weekly schedule for this position will be established between the Supervisor, Research Labs and Science Building and the employee and approved given the needs of the department and the institution.
This position is designated as Essential. This means that when WVSOM is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover and continue operations at WVSOM.
Applications are considered confidential. The search committee will begin its review of applications upon receipt and the search will remain open until the position is filled.
Medical Monitoring: Frequent exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions are common to a research environment. This position requires the incumbent to participate in the Medical Monitoring program at no cost to the employee.
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.
Education/Knowledge
Minimum Education Bachelor's Required Licenses/Certification
Research Assistant level is based on the education, training, and experience.
For a Research Assistant I, the position would require a bachelor's degree. Experience working in a biomedical laboratory setting preferred but not required. Training will be provided but experience in cell culture, molecular techniques, and general biomedical research lab techniques is preferred. An equivalent combination of relevant and recent experience and training, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.
A Research Assistant II position requires a Master's degree in a related field. Experience working in a biomedical laboratory setting preferred. An equivalent combination of relevant and recent experience and training, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.
Skills Required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Knowledge of scientific, experimental and research techniques applicable to the area of science involved (i.e. physiology, cell and molecular biology, microbiology, pharmacology);
* Knowledge of the area of science in which the work is to be performed;
* Knowledge of contemporary research methods, data collection and analysis skill in their application;
* Skill in the use of highly complex laboratory/field instruments and equipment;
* Ability to rapidly learn protocols of assigned research projects including the ability to:
* Accurately observe and report research results, to review laboratory techniques in order to perform specialized tests;
* Prepare technical reports governing procedures and results of experimental design;
* Comprehend and execute complex oral and written commands relating to testing and research methods;
* Effectively operate min/micro-computers as may be utilized in conjunction with state-of-the-art research equipment, data collection and analysis, and/or report writing.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Research Assistant I
General Duties and Responsibilities
* Implement written scientific protocols to conduct experiments, collect data, and write reports;
* Assist in maintaining a safe, clean laboratory setting by conducting experiments and other procedures according to established departmental and laboratory policies and procedures;
* Follow objectives and quality assurance, safety, environment and infection control standards;
* Maintain accurate and comprehensive records on all experiments personally conducted and organize these records so that they can be retrieved by the investigator;
* Prepare reagents, media, and solutions in order to prepare/maintain specimens for analysis;
* Ensure responsible conduct of research and research integrity for all activities;
* Assist in performing various experiments including small laboratory animals and molecular techniques
* Follow all rules and regulations established for the safe operation of the laboratory and protection of staff, including all relevant training programs such as the Hazardous Waste Management Program;
* Conduct procedures as approved by regulatory committees (IRB, IACUC, IBC);
* Operate, calibrate for daily experiments, and clean and perform routine maintenance on standard laboratory equipment;
* Collaborate with other Research Assistants and assist the Supervisor of Science Building and Research Spaces as needed.
* Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Research Assistant II
General Duties and Responsibilities
In addition to duties and responsibilities of a Research Assistant I, the following:
* Perform a wide variety of physical, chemical or biological experiments utilizing simple to complex laboratory/field procedures with the responsibility for the modification of research methods and procedures;
* Perform statistical analysis for presentation to the investigator;
* Operate, calibrate for daily experiments, and clean and perform routine maintenance on specialized laboratory equipment;
* Assist in planning and performing experiments that utilize small laboratory animals
* Troubleshoot with manufacturer on lab equipment issues;
* Assist with drafting of protocols for regulatory review (IRB, IACUC, IBC, etc.)
* Demonstrate a wide variety of laboratory techniques and equipment to laboratory personnel, faculty, residents and students;
* Oversee, train and review the work of students as appropriate;
* Perform work independently utilizing judgement based on relevant technical expertise;
* Ensure that all laboratory/field activities are carried out in compliance with safety procedures for handling, storage and disposal of biohazardous, infectious, radioactive and toxic substances
* Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Required Experience
Teaching Assistant at Lincoln Terrace Elementary
Graduate research assistant job in Roanoke, VA
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides administrative, clerical, and human support in assisting the classroom teacher in the management and instruction of students; performs related tasks as required and directed; all work is performed under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher; however, the assistant may independently carry out particular aspects of the instructional program which include activities outside of the normal school facility. Also serves as a substitute teacher whenever needed.
ESSENTIAL TASKS
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude other duties if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job description. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Carries out instructional plans as designated by the classroom teacher and if appropriate the student's Individual Educational Plan (IEP).
Carries out follow-up and reviews lessons.
Develops and maintains a pleasant and orderly classroom environment (e.g., maintains instructional materials, designs bulletin boards, assists special education teacher and/or students in clean-up activities, etc.).
Assists teacher in maintaining appropriate level of classroom behavior and control.
With classroom teacher's knowledge and approval, carries out appropriate discipline of students.
Operates audio-visual equipment.
Assists students in completion of learning tasks assigned by classroom teachers.
Assists teacher in related instructional activities (e.g., field trips, library, assembly, etc.) as directed.
Assists in physical movement of students from one learning environment to another.
Performs such duties as attendance recording and collection of lunch monies as directed by classroom teacher.
Performs such clerical duties as typing, filing, and duplicating at direction of classroom teacher.
Supervises students in lunchroom or during lunch period.
Supervises students during free time and other non-instructional periods as directed by classroom teacher.
Under supervision of classroom teacher and/or building principal, assists in maintenance of students' records.
Assists with toileting, feeding, and positioning of students.
Participates in team meetings.
Assists with medical related duties (i.e., catheterization, gastrointestinal feedings, assistive breathing devices, colostomy, and ileostomy needs).
Assists with carryover of related services (i.e., Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech, Adapted Physical Education, and Vision).
Performs other duties as assigned by classroom teacher or principal.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to develop and maintain an empathetic attitude toward disabled students; willing to learn specialized instructional/management techniques employed with disabled students; ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with all students, parents, and staff.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Frequent walking, standing, light lifting (up to 40 pounds) and other limited physical activities are required. Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required. Occasional lifting of equipment such as audio-visuals weighing up to 50 pounds may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Duties typically performed in school settings to include: classroom, gym, cafeteria, auditorium, and recreational areas. Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary. Occasional attendance to parent conferences, building-level meetings, and division-wide meetings and training activities beyond normal assigned hours is necessary. Daily personal close contact with children to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required. Regular contact with other staff members, parents, and medical professionals may be required. Contact with community and division-level staff may require considerable tact and diplomacy.
RCPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities. The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Hayley Poland - Title IX Coordinator **************.
For inquiries regarding employment non-discrimination policies please contact Human Resources at 853-2502.
Graduate Assistant - Women's Volleyball
Graduate research assistant job in Bluefield, VA
PRIMARY PURPOSE/SCOPE The Primary purpose of the Graduate Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach will be the responsibility of assisting in promoting a Track program that is in harmony with the Christian principles of Bluefield University. The Graduate Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach will give direction to the athletes included within the Women's Volleyball program of Bluefield University, while fostering and maintaining fiscal responsibility.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND FUNCTIONS
The Graduate Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach is directly responsible to the Director of Athletics and is responsible for the following areas:
1. Teaching/Coaching (50%):
a. Assists in the organization and implementation of practice sessions with student-athletes.
b. Instructs, teaches, and coaches student-athletes on how to perform for Track meets and during practice.
c. Provides tutoring and mentoring of athletes involved in the Track program.
d. Monitors and supervises student-athletes while at practice and while traveling to ensure their conduct is reflective of the mission of the University.
2. Departmental Administration: (15%)
a. Promote a Women's Volleyball program that is in harmony with and supportive of the Institutional mission and philosophy of Bluefield University.
b. Know eligibility requirements and provide eligibility list of athletes.
c. Work with athletic training and medical health services.
3. Recruiting (25%):
a. Identify, evaluate and recruit potential team members to Bluefield University.
b. Possesses the knowledge of eligibility requirements, provide, and maintain a roster of eligible athletes.
c. Retain current BU students as team members
d. Ensures that program meets annual membership requirements
e. Ensures that program recruiting activities adhere to University policies and procedures.
4. Public Relations (5%)
a. Report all results to the proper media outlets and sports information director.
b. Recommend athletes for awards.
5. Other Duties (5%):
a. Provides reports and documentation when required by the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
b. Possesses the ability to plan, organize, prioritize, implement work, and be able to apply logic and creativity in order to solve problems and deal with mathematical and financial aspects.
c. Possesses the ability to receive, process and provide visual and verbal information
d. Performs all other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Individual must possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to demonstrate, explain, and perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, using some combination of the following skills and abilities:
a. Must be able to support the Mission Statement, purpose, and goals of the University's, and express a personal Christian commitment.
b. It is preferred that the Graduate Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach possess a minimum of a B.S. /B.A. degree in the area Business, Sports Management or of Exercise & Sports Science.
c. The Graduate Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach must have a current and working knowledge of NAIA regulations.
d. The Graduate Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach must possess sufficient manual dexterity to
be able to operate all office equipment including but not limited to: modems, scanners, copy machines, typewriters, computers and faxes.
ERGONOMIC REQUIREMENTS
* Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position may require frequent standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, pulling, pushing, lifting, and carrying.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must also possess the ability to occasionally lift, carry, and/or drag approximately 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye. The operation of vehicles and the transportation of athletes are duties that are required at various times. Tasks such as working at a computer, which involves extensive wrist and hand movements, are also required.
* Specialized Equipment Requirements
The use of specialized equipment listed here is representative of equipment an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Specialized equipment would be equipment typically found in modern athletic facilities.
* Working Conditions and Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the duties, responsibilities, and functions of this job. Supervisors are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, coercion or harassment, including sexual or gender harassment. Work is performed indoors and/or outdoors. The noise level is usually low to moderate. While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be required to travel.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
This position is subject to at least an annual evaluation based upon the job duties, responsibilities, and functions as set forth above.
APPROVALS
The job duties, responsibilities, functions, and requirements delineated above should not be interpreted as an all-inclusive list of same. Additional duties, responsibilities, functions, and requirements may be assigned as deemed appropriate. The University reserves the right to change or reassign job duties, responsibilities, and functions, or combine positions at any time. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements will be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the University. Position descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The University maintains its status as an at-will employer.
Application Instructions
To apply for this position, complete the electronic staff employment application and upload the following:
* Letter of interest
* Resume or Curriculum Vitae
* Names and full contact information for at least three professional references
* Statement of Christian Faith
Hard copy application materials may be sent to the Human Resources Department at Bluefield University, 3000 College Avenue, Bluefield, VA 24605.
Additional information about Bluefield University is available at ******************
To be considered for this position, all application requirements listed above must be completed.
Bluefield University is a Christ-centered, multicultural learning community that values and seeks faculty and staff who represent diverse backgrounds and perspectives, are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation.
Bluefield University is a private, not-for-profit institution affiliated with the Baptist General Association of Virginia. Bluefield University shall not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other basis on which the University is prohibited from discrimination under local, state, or federal law, in its employment or in the provision of its services, including but not limited to its programs and activities, admissions, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other University-administered programs. This institution encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.
Research Associate Professor
Graduate research assistant job in Blacksburg, VA
Apply now Back to search results Job no: 534189 Work type: Research Faculty Senior management: College of Engineering Department: Electrical and ComputerEngineering Job Description
Applications are invited for a Research Associate Professor (non-tenure track) with the Systems Software Research Group (**************************** at Virginia Tech. The position involves conducting research at the intersection of program analysis and formal verification toward developing trustworthy tools for reasoning about safety and security properties. Opportunities exist to investigate a broad set of topics including highly scalable program analysis tools for detecting violations of safety and security properties, techniques for verified operating system kernel extensions, logic frameworks for automatic reasoning of security vulnerabilities, verified decompilation, and automatic patching with provable security properties. Opportunities also exist to investigate project-relevant topics of mutual interest.
Required Qualifications
* PhD in computer science or computer engineering with background and expertise in any of the following areas are sought: formal verification, proof assistants and verification tools, binary/program analysis, or compilers.
* Candidates must have a well-established track record of published research at relevant conferences and journals at the level commensurate with a Research Associate Professor ranking.
* Experience developing proposals and managing funded programs as Principal Investigator (or Co-Principal Investigator).
* Experience mentoring PhD and MS students.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Ability to work under limited supervision.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Hours per week
40+
Review Date
10/1/2025
Additional Information
Required Application Materials: Resume/CV; Cover Letter; Contact Information for 3 References
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 school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Cole Tankersley at ************ during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Advertised: September 19, 2025
Applications close:
Research Faculty Open Rank SDD
Graduate research assistant job in Blacksburg, VA
Based on the foundation of the Ted and Karyn Hume Center for National Security and Technology, Virginia Tech launched the Virginia Tech National Security Institute in September 2021. With a presence in Blacksburg and the Washington, D.C., metro area, the institute aspires to be the nation's preeminent academic organization at the nexus of interdisciplinary research, technology, policy, and talent development, the national security institute will advance national security in pursuit of a secure America.
Within the Institute, multiple motivated applicants are sought to join as Research Faculty to support rapid growth in our Spectrum Dominance Division (SDD). The winning candidates can expect highly competitive salary and benefits in a university setting. This pooled position is focused on individuals with expertise in any of three key technology areas to support a growing portfolio of programs:
(1) Digital communications, signal processing, software-defined radio, and machine learning techniques applied to temporal data, such as RF I/Q streams, audio, or video.
(2) Quantum information science and engineering, with emphasis on quantum algorithm development using current and/or near-term quantum computers
(3) Computational electromagnetics, with emphasis on electromagnetic materials, interactions between EM behaviors/propagation, and manufacturing / testing of EM materials
Successful applicants will have experience in research and systems such as:
(1) Digital signal processing and software defined radio technologies, with emphasis on military applications, satellite communications, and/or cellular communications. Experience with algorithm design, embedded DSP development, multithreaded programming, GPU development, SDR hardware platforms, FPGA development, and/or Linux-based designed tools is desired. Representative experience includes using MATLAB, GNU Radio, HDL Coder, REDHAWK, XMIDAS, VHDL/Verilog, C++, and/or Python for RF spectrum access applications.
(2) Foundation in quantum mechanics, with additional emphases on applied mathematics, software development, low-level computer science/computer engineering, and/or operations research.
(3) The design, use, and testing of electromagnetic materials; development and use of composite or polymer structures; modeling and live testing of reflection and scattering phenomena; design of experiments for compact near-field propagation analyses; and/or design and use of meta-materials.
Candidates are anticipated to align with only one of the dominant research portfolios, yet flexibility in tasking and projects permits growth across different technology areas. For all technical specialties, specific responsibilities include the following:
(1) support the execution of university sponsored programs by conducting research and development;
(2) author technical documents and publish peer-reviewed academic papers;
(3) support the development of new funded research programs by participating in proposal teams and supporting the business development activities of the Hume Center; and
(4) provide mentorship to students and junior researchers working on programs.
In addition those appointed to the rank of Senior Research Associate will have the responsibility for leading program development efforts.
Those appointed to the rank of Research Scientist or Senior Research Scientist have additional responsibility to serve in a supervisory capacity for students and junior researchers and serve as principal investigator on research efforts.
Required Qualifications
Multiple positions and levels available at various levels and unless specified, all positions require the following:
• Given the nature of the research conducted and requirement from the federal sponsor, candidates must be a U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Evidence of high potential for excellence in research and development as demonstrated through academic study or experience.
• Experience with conducting research and development.
• Proficiency with the tools germane to field of research.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team in executing upon research projects.
For the rank of Research Associate:
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline. Lesser degree with significant professional experience in a related discipline may be considered in lieu of the advanced degree.
For the rank of Senior Research Associate:
• Doctorate degree Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline. Advance degree with significant professional experience in a related discipline may be considered in lieu of the doctorate degree.
• Demonstrated excellence in research and development and experience in providing research leadership to programs in these areas.
For the ranks of Research Scientist:
• Doctorate degree Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline. Advance degree with significant professional experience in a related discipline may be considered in lieu of the doctorate degree.
• Experience serving as a principal investigator in a research and development environment and demonstrated leadership in developing and executing research programs.
• Evidence of high potential for excellence in research and development as demonstrated through academic study or experience.
• Experience with conducting research and development and providing research leadership to programs in these areas.
For the ranks of Senior Research Scientist:
• Doctorate degree Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline. Advance degree with significant professional experience in a related discipline may be considered in lieu of the doctorate degree.
• Experience serving as a principal investigator in a research and development environment and demonstrated leadership in developing and executing research programs.
• Evidence of high potential for excellence in research and development as demonstrated through academic study or experience; appointments at the rank of senior research scientist require demonstrated excellence in the leadership of a portfolio of research and development programs.
• Experience with conducting research and development and providing research leadership to programs in these areas.
Preferred Qualifications
• Active security clearance at the TS/SCI level
• Interest and/or experience in working effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population
• Experience working in an academic environment
• Experience conducting research programs supporting the federal government.
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
80,000 - 160,000
Review Date
October 1, 2024
Additional Information
This pooled recruitment is being established to hire at multiple ranks and up to four positions as of the date the position is posted. Given the skills set of the successful hire, the associated position will be created to reflect the level and appropriate classification.
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 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.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Jesse Lippard at **************** during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Research Assistant
Graduate research assistant job in Blacksburg, VA
The Vlaisavljevich Lab (*********************************** is looking for a part-time research assistant to explore the use of focused ultrasound (FUS) for biospecimen processing and biomolecule release. We are seeking motivated, creative individuals who are interested in conducting hands-on experiments to evaluate and optimize the performance of this technology, including studies on tissue ablation, quantification and optimization of biomolecule release, and assessment of biomolecule yield and quality. The role also involves performing molecular assays such as PCR and gel electrophoresis to verify biomolecule integrity and validate the performance of the focused ultrasound process. This position is ideal for motivated, detail-oriented individuals interested in applying focused ultrasound to advance molecular biology workflows and contribute to the development of innovative sample preparation technologies.
Required Qualifications
* B.S. in biology, biomedical engineering, or a related field
* Familiarity with basic molecular biology techniques (e.g., pipetting, sample preparation, DNA quantification, PCR, gel electrophoresis)
* Strong teamwork and communication skills to ensure safety and coordination in a collaborative research environment
* Ability to plan and conduct experiments independently or as part of a small interdisciplinary team
* Strong attention to detail in data collection, record-keeping, and documentation of experimental procedures
* Willingness to learn new laboratory and technical skills across molecular biology, acoustics, and instrumentation development
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience using MATLAB, Python, or other programming languages for operation of FUS systems
* Experience developing or operating prototype instrumentation, particularly systems involving high-voltage electronics, acoustic devices, or fluidic systems
* Familiarity with experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation of quantitative results
Pay Band
4
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
$21.25 per hour
Hours per week
20
Review Date
12/01/2025
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 school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Jon Snider at *************** during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
MEAT/ASST DEPT LEADER
Graduate research assistant job in Roanoke, VA
Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe, clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Achieve sales and profit goals established for the department and control all established quality assurance standards. Monitor all functions, duties and activities related to the Meat department. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!
What you'll receive from us:
The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:
* A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
* Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
* Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
* Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
* Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
* Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!
Minimum
* Excellent oral/written communication skills
* Current food handlers permit once employed
* Ability to handle stressful situations
* Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, subtraction)
Desired
* High School Diploma or GED
* Any meat/retail experience
* Any management experience
* Second language (speaking, reading and/or writing)
* Promote trust and respect among associates, with a positive attitude
* Communicate company, department, and job specific information to associates
* Establish department performance goals and empower associates to meet or exceed targets through teamwork
* Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume
* Train and develop associates on their job performance and participate in the performance appraisal process
* Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store; respond to questions, make suggestions, and locate products
* Inform customers of produce specials and offer product samples to help customers discover new items
* Review/inspect products for quality and freshness and take appropriate action
* Develop and implement a department business plan to achieve desired results
* Create and execute sales promotions in partnership with store management
* Inform and educate department associates about current, upcoming and special in-store promotions, especially promotions that affect the department
* Prepare and submit seasonal critiques for the sales and merchandising supervisor
* Implement the period promotional plan for the department
* Assist management in preparing the store/department budget, expense control, profit and loss reviews, and take appropriate action on all financial reports
* Schedule daily, weekly and monthly price changes by updating shelf tags and promotional signs
* Plan and organize the inventory process, maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions, note any discrepancies, train department associates on inventory/stocking and Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO)
* Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained
* Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures, identifying unsafe conditions, practicing preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment, notifying store management of any items in need of repair and of customer or employee accidents
* Report all safety risk, or issues, and illegal activity, including robbery, theft or fraud
* Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, and company guidelines
* Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Auto-ApplyTeaching Assistant
Graduate research assistant job in Roanoke, VA
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides administrative, clerical, and human support in assisting the classroom teacher in the management and instruction of students; performs related tasks as required and directed; all work is performed under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher; however, the assistant may independently carry out particular aspects of the instructional program which include activities outside of the normal school facility. Also serves as a substitute teacher whenever needed.
ESSENTIAL TASKS
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude other duties if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job description. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Carries out instructional plans as designated by the classroom teacher and if appropriate the student's Individual Educational Plan (IEP).
Carries out follow-up and reviews lessons.
Develops and maintains a pleasant and orderly classroom environment (e.g., maintains instructional materials, designs bulletin boards, assists special education teacher and/or students in clean-up activities, etc.).
Assists teacher in maintaining appropriate level of classroom behavior and control.
With classroom teacher's knowledge and approval, carries out appropriate discipline of students.
Operates audio-visual equipment.
Assists students in completion of learning tasks assigned by classroom teachers.
Assists teacher in related instructional activities (e.g., field trips, library, assembly, etc.) as directed.
Assists in physical movement of students from one learning environment to another.
Performs such duties as attendance recording and collection of lunch monies as directed by classroom teacher.
Performs such clerical duties as typing, filing, and duplicating at direction of classroom teacher.
Supervises students in lunchroom or during lunch period.
Supervises students during free time and other non-instructional periods as directed by classroom teacher.
Under supervision of classroom teacher and/or building principal, assists in maintenance of students' records.
Assists with toileting, feeding, and positioning of students.
Participates in team meetings.
Assists with medical related duties (i.e., catheterization, gastrointestinal feedings, assistive breathing devices, colostomy, and ileostomy needs).
Assists with carryover of related services (i.e., Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech, Adapted Physical Education, and Vision).
Performs other duties as assigned by classroom teacher or principal.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to develop and maintain an empathetic attitude toward disabled students; willing to learn specialized instructional/management techniques employed with disabled students; ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with all students, parents, and staff.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Frequent walking, standing, light lifting (up to 40 pounds) and other limited physical activities are required. Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required. Occasional lifting of equipment such as audio-visuals weighing up to 50 pounds may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Duties typically performed in school settings to include: classroom, gym, cafeteria, auditorium, and recreational areas. Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary. Occasional attendance to parent conferences, building-level meetings, and division-wide meetings and training activities beyond normal assigned hours is necessary. Daily personal close contact with children to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required. Regular contact with other staff members, parents, and medical professionals may be required. Contact with community and division-level staff may require considerable tact and diplomacy.
RCPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities. The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Hayley Poland - Title IX Coordinator **************.
For inquiries regarding employment non-discrimination policies please contact Human Resources at 853-2502.
Research Assistant Professor
Graduate research assistant job in Blacksburg, VA
Apply now Back to search results Job no: 534151 Work type: Research Faculty Senior management: College of Veterinary Medicine Department: Biomedical Science Job Description
This position is responsible for providing technical and leadership support for the Viral Genetics and Host Interactions (VG-HI) lab in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech. The individual will report directly to Dr. James Weger-Lucarelli. This position involves cutting-edge research studying cancer biology and developing strategies to treat cancer. Duties will include molecular and immunological assays, 2D and 3D cell culture, including primary cells, and procedures with mice. Basic and more complex computational tasks will be required for data analysis and interpretation. Responsibilities also include data analysis, reporting, manuscript and grant preparation, project management and leadership/training tasks, compliance with all safety regulations, and assistance with SOP development. The individual is expected to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams from academia, government, and industry, and serve as PI/Co-PI on projects.
Required Qualifications
* Successful completion of a PhD in molecular biology, cancer biology, immunology, or related fields
* Substantial experience independently organizing and conducting complex procedures and experiments
* Demonstrated experience in leading research projects to completion as evidenced by multiple first-author publications
* Clear communication skills as evidenced by presentation of data at national conferences, seminar presentations, past teaching experience, and/or manuscript publication
* Experience working with microorganisms and biosafety
* Possess molecular and protein biology skills
* Should be enthusiastic and dedicated, have the ability and interest in learning new techniques; must be willing to follow verbal and written instructions; be observant, attentive to detail, organized, efficient, and work well with others
Preferred Qualifications
* Demonstrated program management and supervisory experience of junior lab staff
* Success in proposal development and managing extramural funded programs
Pay Band
Faculty; Salary
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Salary; commensurate with experience
Hours per week
40+
Review Date
October 1, 2025
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 school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Dr. James Weger at ************ during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Advertised: September 15, 2025
Applications close:
Research Assistant
Graduate research assistant job in Blacksburg, VA
The Vlaisavljevich Lab (*********************************** is looking for a part-time research assistant to explore the use of focused ultrasound (FUS) for biospecimen processing and biomolecule release. We are seeking motivated, creative individuals who are interested in conducting hands-on experiments to evaluate and optimize the performance of this technology, including studies on tissue ablation, quantification and optimization of biomolecule release, and assessment of biomolecule yield and quality. The role also involves performing molecular assays such as PCR and gel electrophoresis to verify biomolecule integrity and validate the performance of the focused ultrasound process. This position is ideal for motivated, detail-oriented individuals interested in applying focused ultrasound to advance molecular biology workflows and contribute to the development of innovative sample preparation technologies.
Required Qualifications
-B.S. in biology, biomedical engineering, or a related field
-Familiarity with basic molecular biology techniques (e.g., pipetting, sample preparation, DNA quantification, PCR, gel electrophoresis)
-Strong teamwork and communication skills to ensure safety and coordination in a collaborative research environment
-Ability to plan and conduct experiments independently or as part of a small interdisciplinary team
-Strong attention to detail in data collection, record-keeping, and documentation of experimental procedures
-Willingness to learn new laboratory and technical skills across molecular biology, acoustics, and instrumentation development
Preferred Qualifications
-Experience using MATLAB, Python, or other programming languages for operation of FUS systems
-Experience developing or operating prototype instrumentation, particularly systems involving high-voltage electronics, acoustic devices, or fluidic systems
-Familiarity with experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation of quantitative results
Pay Band
4
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
$21.25 per hour
Hours per week
20
Review Date
12/01/2025
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 school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Jon Snider at *************** during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Faculty Leadership Position- Clinical Neuroscience Research
Graduate research assistant job in Roanoke, VA
Virginia Tech (VT) seeks to recruit an innovative physician-neuroscientist to its new Patient Research Center (PRC) at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC (FBRI - ************************* for a tenured or tenure-track faculty leadership position at the associate or full professor level. The PRC initiative has received substantial funding support to launch this major exciting new program.
The successful physician-scientist candidate will preferably have both earned M.D and Ph.D. degrees and have completed clinical residency/fellowship in an appropriate sub-specialty from among disciplines including adult or child neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry or neuroradiology as well as have an extramurally funded research program that includes human patient based clinical research in either ambulatory, in-patient and/or remote tele-health settings. Applications from investigators using innovative contemporary approaches to study human brain and/or behavioral function in health and disease with inclusion of clinical research trials in their program are welcomed. The faculty member will join 44 other faculty led teams at the FBRI, including 30 neuroscience research teams and will serve as the founding leader of the neuroscience section of Virginian Tech's new PRC. The PRC will have an initial focus on neuroscience research and will join several other highly successful centers at the FBRI including: the Center for Human Neuroscience Research, the Center for Neurobiology Research, the Center for Health Behaviors Research, the Addiction Recovery Research Center and the Neuromotor Research Clinic. The PRC will subsequently expand to include human patient research in cardiovascular research and cancer research.
The primary responsibility for the position is leading-edge research with some additional leadership/administrative duties, particularly as the program grows. While the position is focused on research, it is appreciated that the individual will likely want to maintain some involvement in patient care including some fraction of their effort (10-30%) devoted to a sub-specialty clinic, that can be arranged with our clinical partners, the Carilion Clinic (********************************* The position will also allow for leadership in the identification and recruitment of additional faculty into the PRC.
The position will be located at the FBRI on Virginia Tech's health sciences and technology campus in Roanoke, Virginia, immediately adjacent to the VTC School of Medicine and the Carilion Clinic and Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. In addition to the position at the FBRI, the faculty member will also have a tenured or tenure-track (as appropriate) appointment in a VT department from among multiple colleges including the school of medicine (******************************
The successful candidate will join a dynamic and growing community of scholars including scientists, physicians and physician-scientists focused on next generation approaches to human brain research directed at having dramatic impacts on prevention, diagnoses, treatment and cure of disorders that may manifest early in development, throughout adulthood or during the aging process. Areas of research emphasis could include disorders that impact: cognition, decision-making, emotions and social interaction, learning and memory, movement control and planning, and/or sensation/perception.
Research infrastructure at the FBRI currently includes over 300,000 square feet of lab, core facilities and office space (*************************************** Facilities at the research institute include multiple human subject research-dedicated 3.0T MRIs, high field MR guided PET and MR-guided focused ultrasound for animal research, optically pumped magnetometers (OPM-MEG) for individual human subject and dyadic studies, multiple cellular/molecular imaging facilities including transcriptomics and genomics analysis as well as multiple behavioral testing suites for animals and humans, in addition to two human whole room calorimeters, DEXA facility and metabolic kitchen and dining areas for the study of human eating behaviors.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact the Office for Civil Rights Compliance and Prevention Education at ************ or Virginia Tech, 220 Gilbert Street, Suite 5200, Blacksburg, VA 24061.
Applications will be reviewed continuously until the position is filled. It is expected that initial interviews will begin in May, 2025. To apply, please submit your application, including curriculum vitae, detailed statement of research accomplishments at **************** posting #532772. To complete the application, the applicant should also have at least three references post their letters of support to the same site.
Inquiries about the position should be directed to the Executive Director of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute (FBRI) at VTC, Dr. Michael J. Friedlander at *******************
Required Qualifications
The successful physician-scientist candidate will preferably have both earned M.D and Ph.D. degrees and have completed clinical residency/fellowship in an appropriate sub-specialty from among disciplines including adult or child neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry or neuroradiology as well as have an extramurally funded research program that includes human patient based clinical research in either ambulatory, in-patient and/or remote tele-health settings.
Record of significant accomplishment of research innovation and productivity through high quality publications and extramural funding.
Preferred Qualifications
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience
Hours per week
40+
Review Date
May 1st, 2025- Open until filled
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 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.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Brittany Shelton at ***************** during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Easy ApplyResearch Assistant
Graduate research assistant job in Blacksburg, VA
Apply now Back to search results Job no: 534821 Work type: Hourly Wage/Part-Time Senior management: College of Engineering Department: Biomedical Engineering & Mechanics Job Description The Vlaisavljevich Lab (*********************************** is looking for a part-time research assistant to explore the use of focused ultrasound (FUS) for biospecimen processing and biomolecule release. We are seeking motivated, creative individuals who are interested in conducting hands-on experiments to evaluate and optimize the performance of this technology, including studies on tissue ablation, quantification and optimization of biomolecule release, and assessment of biomolecule yield and quality. The role also involves performing molecular assays such as PCR and gel electrophoresis to verify biomolecule integrity and validate the performance of the focused ultrasound process. This position is ideal for motivated, detail-oriented individuals interested in applying focused ultrasound to advance molecular biology workflows and contribute to the development of innovative sample preparation technologies.
Required Qualifications
* B.S. in biology, biomedical engineering, or a related field
* Familiarity with basic molecular biology techniques (e.g., pipetting, sample preparation, DNA quantification, PCR, gel electrophoresis)
* Strong teamwork and communication skills to ensure safety and coordination in a collaborative research environment
* Ability to plan and conduct experiments independently or as part of a small interdisciplinary team
* Strong attention to detail in data collection, record-keeping, and documentation of experimental procedures
* Willingness to learn new laboratory and technical skills across molecular biology, acoustics, and instrumentation development
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience using MATLAB, Python, or other programming languages for operation of FUS systems
* Experience developing or operating prototype instrumentation, particularly systems involving high-voltage electronics, acoustic devices, or fluidic systems
* Familiarity with experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation of quantitative results
Pay Band
4
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
$21.25 per hour
Hours per week
20
Review Date
12/01/2025
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 school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Jon Snider at *************** during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Advertised: November 13, 2025
Applications close:
Research Assistant
Graduate research assistant job in Roanoke, VA
The Shin Lab at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute (VTC, Virginia Tech Carilion) is seeking a full-time Research Assistant to support neuroscience projects and oversee day-to-day laboratory operations. This professional research position is an excellent opportunity for individuals with strong laboratory skills who enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Lab Website: ***********************************************
The successful candidate will play a central role in supporting research projects, managing the mouse colony, and serving as the "go-to" person for lab trainees. We are particularly interested in candidates with hands-on experience in stereotaxic surgery and mouse handling.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform stereotaxic surgeries and behavioral assays in mouse models.
* Carry out molecular and cellular techniques, including molecular cloning, brain sectioning, cardiac perfusion, and immunohistochemistry.
* Conduct tissue culture and assist in viral vector (AAV, Lentivirus) preparation.
* Maintain detailed, accurate experimental records in compliance with IBC and IACUC protocols.
* Contribute to research team meetings, problem-solving, and data quality improvement.
* Manage a large transgenic mouse breeding colony: genotyping, welfare monitoring, and record-keeping.
* Ensure the lab is well-organized, compliant with regulations, and that protocols are up to date.
* Support and train new lab members in experimental and safety procedures.
Required Qualifications
* Proven experience with mouse handling and stereotaxic surgery.
* Strong organizational and communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a research team.
* Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
* Degree or coursework in biosciences, neuroscience, biology, or a related field with substantial laboratory experience.
* Prior experience in an academic biomedical research setting.
Pay Band
3
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Commensurate with Experience
Hours per week
40
Review Date
9/5/2025
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 school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, 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.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Brittany Shelton at ***************** during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Faculty Leadership Position- Clinical Neuroscience Research
Graduate research assistant job in Roanoke, VA
Virginia Tech (VT) seeks to recruit an innovative physician-neuroscientist to its new Patient Research Center (PRC) at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC (FBRI - ************************* for a tenured or tenure-track faculty leadership position at the associate or full professor level. The PRC initiative has received substantial funding support to launch this major exciting new program.
The successful physician-scientist candidate will preferably have both earned M.D and Ph.D. degrees and have completed clinical residency/fellowship in an appropriate sub-specialty from among disciplines including adult or child neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry or neuroradiology as well as have an extramurally funded research program that includes human patient based clinical research in either ambulatory, in-patient and/or remote tele-health settings. Applications from investigators using innovative contemporary approaches to study human brain and/or behavioral function in health and disease with inclusion of clinical research trials in their program are welcomed. The faculty member will join 44 other faculty led teams at the FBRI, including 30 neuroscience research teams and will serve as the founding leader of the neuroscience section of Virginian Tech's new PRC. The PRC will have an initial focus on neuroscience research and will join several other highly successful centers at the FBRI including: the Center for Human Neuroscience Research, the Center for Neurobiology Research, the Center for Health Behaviors Research, the Addiction Recovery Research Center and the Neuromotor Research Clinic. The PRC will subsequently expand to include human patient research in cardiovascular research and cancer research.
The primary responsibility for the position is leading-edge research with some additional leadership/administrative duties, particularly as the program grows. While the position is focused on research, it is appreciated that the individual will likely want to maintain some involvement in patient care including some fraction of their effort (10-30%) devoted to a sub-specialty clinic, that can be arranged with our clinical partners, the Carilion Clinic (********************************* The position will also allow for leadership in the identification and recruitment of additional faculty into the PRC.
The position will be located at the FBRI on Virginia Tech's health sciences and technology campus in Roanoke, Virginia, immediately adjacent to the VTC School of Medicine and the Carilion Clinic and Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. In addition to the position at the FBRI, the faculty member will also have a tenured or tenure-track (as appropriate) appointment in a VT department from among multiple colleges including the school of medicine (******************************
The successful candidate will join a dynamic and growing community of scholars including scientists, physicians and physician-scientists focused on next generation approaches to human brain research directed at having dramatic impacts on prevention, diagnoses, treatment and cure of disorders that may manifest early in development, throughout adulthood or during the aging process. Areas of research emphasis could include disorders that impact: cognition, decision-making, emotions and social interaction, learning and memory, movement control and planning, and/or sensation/perception.
Research infrastructure at the FBRI currently includes over 300,000 square feet of lab, core facilities and office space (*************************************** Facilities at the research institute include multiple human subject research-dedicated 3.0T MRIs, high field MR guided PET and MR-guided focused ultrasound for animal research, optically pumped magnetometers (OPM-MEG) for individual human subject and dyadic studies, multiple cellular/molecular imaging facilities including transcriptomics and genomics analysis as well as multiple behavioral testing suites for animals and humans, in addition to two human whole room calorimeters, DEXA facility and metabolic kitchen and dining areas for the study of human eating behaviors.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact the Office for Civil Rights Compliance and Prevention Education at ************ or Virginia Tech, 220 Gilbert Street, Suite 5200, Blacksburg, VA 24061.
Applications will be reviewed continuously until the position is filled. It is expected that initial interviews will begin in May, 2025. To apply, please submit your application, including curriculum vitae, detailed statement of research accomplishments at **************** posting #532772. To complete the application, the applicant should also have at least three references post their letters of support to the same site.
Inquiries about the position should be directed to the Executive Director of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute (FBRI) at VTC, Dr. Michael J. Friedlander at *******************
Required Qualifications
The successful physician-scientist candidate will preferably have both earned M.D and Ph.D. degrees and have completed clinical residency/fellowship in an appropriate sub-specialty from among disciplines including adult or child neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry or neuroradiology as well as have an extramurally funded research program that includes human patient based clinical research in either ambulatory, in-patient and/or remote tele-health settings.
Record of significant accomplishment of research innovation and productivity through high quality publications and extramural funding.
Preferred Qualifications
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience
Hours per week
40+
Review Date
May 1st, 2025- Open until filled
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 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.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Brittany Shelton at ***************** during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Easy ApplyResearch Associate
Graduate research assistant job in Blacksburg, VA
Apply now Back to search results Job no: 534646 Work type: Research Faculty Senior management: College of Engineering Department: Electrical and ComputerEngineering Job Description
Applications are invited for a Research Associate position with the Systems Software Research Group (**************************** at Virginia Tech. The position involves conducting research and developing trustworthy tools for reasoning about safety and security properties of a broad range of application programs. Opportunities exist to investigate and develop tools for highly scalable program analysis for detecting violations of safety and security properties, techniques for verified operating system kernel extensions, logic frameworks for automatic reasoning of security vulnerabilities, verified decompilation, and automatic patching with provable security properties.
Required Qualifications
* MS in computer science or computer engineering with background.
* Expertise in any of the following areas: formal verification, proof assistants and verification tools, binary/program analysis, or compilers.
* Strong expertise with formal methods tools (e.g., theorem provers, SMT solvers, model checkers).
* Strong programming expertise, with a preference for functional programming (e.g., Haskell).
* Excellent communication skills.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Hours per week
40
Review Date
11/7/2025
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 school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Cole Tankersley at ************ during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Advertised: October 31, 2025
Applications close: