R. Craig Gallagher, Jr.
Research Assistant
Charlottesville,VA
Summary
Detail-oriented Research Assistant with hands-on experience performing clerical and laboratory work to advance research goals. Highly proficient in conducting comprehensive literature reviews, providing computational research support, and conducting experiments involving neurophysiological data. Recently completed a degree with highest distinction in Psychology and Cognitive Science with a concentration in Computer Science.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Research Assistant / Distinguished Major
Virginia Affective Neuroscience Lab
Charlottesville, VA
08.2019 - Current
- Recruited participants and ran lab sessions involving EEG and questionnaire administration
- Wrote multiple scripts in R and MATLAB to process EKG and EEG data
- Analyzed fMRI data in FSL for an honors thesis on the relationship between perceived social support and vmPFC functional connectivity during partner handholding in a standard threat-of-shock paradigm
- Trained others how to conduct EEG and clean resulting data
- Served as a computer programming resource for both graduate and undergraduate students at the lab
Research Assistant (Part-Time)
Dodson Cognition Lab
Charlottesville, VA
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Contributed 100+ hours to an extensive literature review in Covidence
- Assessed the quality of studies relevant to eyewitness misidentification and patterns of wrongful conviction
Research Assistant (Full-Time)
Cognitive Aging Lab
Charlottesville, VA
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Scheduled participants, administered and scored WAIS-based cognitive tests, entered and organized data
- Worked entirely independently with adult participants from a diversity of socioeconomic backgrounds
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Cognitive Science
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA 08.2017 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Cape Henry Collegiate
Virginia Beach, VA 08.2013 - 05.2017
Skills
Data Management & Analysis (R, MATLAB, FSL, Excel)
undefinedAdditional Involvement
- Volunteer, WXTJ Student Radio (Fall 2017 - Present)
- Volunteer, LGBTQ+ Center (Spring 2020 - May 2021)
- Volunteer, The College Scoop College Admissions Consulting (Fall 2020)
- Social Chair, Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity (Fall 2019 - Fall 2020)
- Classroom Consultant, Volunteers with International Students, Staff, and Scholars (Spring 2019)
- Actor, Shakespeare on the Lawn (Fall 2018)
- Stores Associate and Volunteer Docent, Virginia Aquarium (2012-2016)
Timeline
Research Assistant (Part-Time)
Dodson Cognition Lab
02.2020 - 05.2020
Research Assistant / Distinguished Major
Virginia Affective Neuroscience Lab
08.2019 - Current
Research Assistant (Full-Time)
Cognitive Aging Lab
04.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Cognitive Science
University of Virginia
08.2017 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Cape Henry Collegiate
08.2013 - 05.2017
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