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SalaryPosition 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. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
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. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
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
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%
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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.
