Research Assistant I - FINN Lab - Job at Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH

Research Assistant I - FINN Lab

Hanover, NH

Posted 21 days ago

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Position Information

Posting date	03/05/2024
Closing date
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
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.
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.
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.
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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
Percentage Of Time	30%

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

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
Percentage Of Time	40%

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

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
Percentage Of Time	30%

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

Percentage Of Time

30%

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

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, 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 underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Job Summary

Company

Dartmouth College

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full or Part Time

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

1 to 2 years