Research Assistant I
Dartmouth College

Posting date:

12/18/2024

Yes

1125587

Research Assistant I

PBS

$21.00

$23.00

Not a Union Position

Not an SEIU Position

Non-Exempt

Regular Full Time w/end date

12

40

To be determined

Hanover, NH 03755
Moore Hall, 3 Maynard Street

Onsite only

Yes

24

Yes

To assist in management of lab related organization and the collection and analysis of human behavioral and neuroimaging data in the Computational Social Affective Neuroscience Laboratory, led by Professor Luke Chang.

To assist in management of lab related organization and the collection and analysis of human behavioral and neuroimaging data in the Computational Social Affective Neuroscience Laboratory, led by Professor Luke Chang.

Bachelors plus 1-2 year(s) of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Education and Year of Experience

• Bachelor's degree with a major in psychology, neuroscience, computer science or related fields.
• One year of relevant laboratory/ research experience.

• Competence in several laboratory methods, procedures and techniques as well as the equipment and instruments
• Ability to work independently and apply critical thinking and sound judgment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Experience in designing psychological experiments
• Experience in analyzing data using Python, Matlab, or R statistical frameworks
• Experience working with computers including unix operating systems
• Excellent written skills

Elizabeth Ritter

603-646-2744

Luke Chang, Associate Professor

603-646-2744

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Not an essential function

This position is a 24-month term position.

This position is funded by a grant. Continuation is based upon available funds.

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Research

• Conducts experiments by applying established methods and procedures.
• Sets up and assists with research protocols and experiments under the general guidance of the principal investigators and other senior investigators in the laboratory; may have primary responsibility for independently setting up, performing and trouble-shooting complex experiments.
• Assists with collecting behavioral and neuroimaging data, which may include operating a magnetic resonance imaging scanner.
• Assists with developing experimental research paradigms (Python or web development experience)
• Assists with analyzing data
• Prepares appropriate and understandable representations of data such as graphs, charts, tables, statistical summaries, etc.
• Contributes to the preparation of scientific manuscripts by drafting portions of the text, preparing graphs, tables, and charts, etc.

50%

Administration

• Assists with organizing and scheduling lab events and meetings
• Provides administrative support to the Institutional Review Board at Dartmouth
• Provides administrative support for federally funded grants
• Assists with maintaining an updating lab website and lab manual
• Assists with managing volunteer research assistants
• Assists with maintaining laboratory equipment
• Assists with ordering laboratory supplies

50%

Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

Performs other duties as assigned.