Research Assistant Professor
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Job Description
Job Description
Research Assistant Professor position under the supervision of Dr. Amy Marshall in the Relationships and Stress Laboratory Department of Psychology at Virginia Tech. The key aim of our research is to understand how stress trauma exposure and PTSD symptoms influence context-dependent aggressive behavior within families. We focus on engagement in intimate partner violence child maltreatment and sibling aggression with consideration of intervening social-cognitive interpersonal mechanisms. We have additional lines of research considering sex and gender differences in how stress and trauma impact broader family and interpersonal processes the impact of family violence on children and developmental processes that change if and how trauma exposure impacts social behavior.
The focus of this position will include publishing data from a recently completed NIH-funded study of the context and behaviors within incidents of family aggression and violence and assisting with grant writing activities focused on sibling violence and couple-based treatment of PTSD. The Research Assistant Professor will also supervise and train affiliated graduate students in advanced statistical analyses and consult in activities surrounding study design and data collection. Opportunities exist for career and scientific development. Start date is negotiable with August 2025 preferred. The position is for a minimum of one year with potential for extension based on available funding.
Required Qualifications
- PhD in psychology or a related field
- Significant statistical analysis experience with multilevel and longitudinal data
- Strong conceptual and written communication skills
- Knowledge of existing literature on trauma aggression and family processes
Preferred Qualifications
- Staff and graduate student supervision experience
- Grant writing experience
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience
Hours per week
40
Review Date
July 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 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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Employment Type
Full Time
