Position Information
Posting date |
03/05/2024 |
Closing date |
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Open Until Filled |
Yes |
Position Number |
1128141 |
Position Title |
Research Assistant I - FINN Lab |
Department this Position Reports to |
PBS |
Hiring Range Minimum |
$20.00 |
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 |
Preferable start date is July 1st, 2024, but that is negotiable. |
Location of Position |
Hanover, NH 03755 |
Remote Work Eligibility? |
Onsite only |
Is this a term position? |
Yes |
If yes, length of term in months. |
12 with potential for extension |
Is this a grant funded position? |
Yes |
Position Purpose |
The Dartmouth Functional Imaging & Naturalistic Neuroscience (
FINN) Lab (PI: Emily S. Finn) seeks a full-time research assistant to design, conduct, and analyze studies of human visual and social cognition. Preferred start date Aug 1st (negotiable). |
Description |
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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 |
- Bachelor's degree with a major in Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 1-2 year(s) of part-time (i.e., during undergrad) or full-time research experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to work independently and apply critical thinking and sound judgment.
- Good organizational, communication, and time management skills.
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Preferred Qualifications |
- Knowledge of programming, ideally in Python, Javascript, Matlab, or similar.
- Knowledge of statistical analyses for brain and/or behavioral data.
- Experience with large-scale online data collection and/or work in an MRI environment.
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Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries |
Elizabeth Ritter |
Department Contact Phone Number |
603-646-2744 |
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title |
Emily Finn, Assistant 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 funded by a grant. Continuation is based upon available funds.
This position is a 12-month term position.
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. |
Additional Instructions |
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Quick Link |
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Key Accountabilities
Description |
Experiments
- Design and implement experiment paradigms with supervision of PI and other senior lab members (e.g., postdoctoral fellows)
- Recruit, schedule, consent, run, and pay participants in online, in-person behavioral/eye-tracking, and in-person fMRI studies
- Perform safety screening to assess eligibility of potential fMRI participants
- Document all aspects of the experiment, analysis, and data
- Communicate results to PI and other senior laboratory members
- Present research in talks and/or posters at scientific conferences
- Contribute to writing manuscripts describing research studies
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Percentage Of Time |
30% |
Description |
Technical
- Implement experiments and analyses in scientific programming languages
- Beta test, maintain and develop features for in-lab social animation software psyanim, in consultation with contracted software developer
- Maintain and develop lab fMRI analysis pipeline
- Analyze behavioral, text, and fMRI data using standard software packages
- Manage lab software development via github and participate in code reviews
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Percentage Of Time |
40% |
Description |
Administrative
- Update and maintain documentation on laboratory policies and procedures in the lab wiki
- Perform software and hardware maintenance and housekeeping on lab electronics
- Purchase supplies, equipment, and services for the laboratory
- Document expenses and submit reports
- Schedule lab meetings and other lab events
- Recruit, manage, and train undergraduate research assistants
- Draft modifications and continuing reviews for IRB protocols and NIH compliance
- Promote personnel, experiments, and papers using lab social media accounts
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Percentage Of Time |
30% |
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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others. |
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Performs other duties as assigned. |
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