Research Assistant I

Dartmouth College

remote work

United States, New Hampshire, Hanover

7 Lebanon Street (Show on map)

Apr 06, 2025

Position Information

Posting date	12/18/2024
Closing date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Position Number	1125587
Position Title	Research Assistant I
Hiring Range Minimum	$21.00
Hiring Range Maximum	$23.00
Union Type	Not a Union Position
SEIU Level	Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status	Non-Exempt
Employment Category	Regular Full Time w/end date
Scheduled Months per Year	12
Scheduled Hours per Week	40
Schedule	To be determined
Location of Position	Hanover, NH 03755 Moore Hall, 3 Maynard Street
Remote Work Eligibility?	Onsite only
Is this a term position?	Yes
If yes, length of term in months.	24
Is this a grant funded position?	Yes
Position Purpose	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.
Description	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.
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp	Bachelors plus 1-2 year(s) of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities	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. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities 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
Preferred Qualifications
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries	Elizabeth Ritter
Department Contact Phone Number	603-646-2744
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title	Luke Chang, Associate Professor
Department Contact's Phone Number	603-646-2744
Equal Opportunity Employer	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.
Background Check	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.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?	Not an essential function
Special Instructions to Applicants	This position is a 24-month term position. This position is funded by a grant. Continuation is based upon available funds. Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
Quick Link	https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/77018

Key Accountabilities

Description

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.

Percentage Of Time

50%

Description

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

Percentage Of Time

50%

--	Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
--	Performs other duties as assigned.