Research Assistant I

Posting date:
03/15/2023

Closing date:

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Position Number:
1127124

Position Title:
Research Assistant I

Hiring Range Minimum:
$19.00 /hr

Hiring Range Maximum:
$21.00 / hr

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:
TBD . 12 month position with the possibility of extension

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

Is this a grant funded position?:
Yes

Position Purpose:
The Social Perception Lab in Psychological and Brain Sciences at Dartmouth College is searching for a highly motivated research assistant to work on an NIH -funded project investigating the cognitive and neural basis of developmental prosopagnosia. The project will involve a mix of psychophysics, neuroimaging, and neuropsychology. It will be an excellent opportunity for individuals planning to attend graduate school in psychology or cognitive neuroscience in the future.

Description:
The Social Perception Lab in Psychological and Brain Sciences at Dartmouth College is searching for a highly motivated research assistant to work on an NIH -funded project investigating the cognitive and neural basis of developmental prosopagnosia. The project will involve a mix of psychophysics, neuroimaging, and neuropsychology. It will be an excellent opportunity for individuals planning to attend graduate school in psychology or cognitive neuroscience in the future.

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

• Bachelors degree with a major in psychology, neuroscience, computer science, or a related field.

Experience

• One year of relevant laboratory/research experience.

Skills & Knowledge

• Competence in several laboratory methods, procedures, and techniques as well as the equipment and instruments, e.g. psychophysics, MRI /fMRI, eye-tracking
• Ability to work independently and apply critical thinking and sound judgment.
• General programming skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of computers and software applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries:
...

Department Contact Phone Number:
...

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title:
Brad Duchaine, Professor

Department Contact's Phone Number:
...

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. 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 are welcome from all.

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, 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 24-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:

Quick Link:

Key Accountabilities Description:
Experiments

• Conducts experiments by applying established methods and procedures.
• Programs 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 some experiments.
• Observes experimental results in progress and maintains written records of activities and observations; applies past experience and precedents to identify and troubleshoot problems.
• Reports experimental results to the principal investigator and other senior laboratory personnel and assists in their analysis.
• Collaborates with the Principal Investigator in investigating and developing modifications to techniques, and documents all new techniques developed in the laboratory.
• Adheres to laboratory safety requirements.

Percentage Of Time:
60%

Description:
Records

• Collects and analyzes data resulting from experimentation/testing.
• Summarizes results and prepares progress reports for presentations at laboratory meetings.
• 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.
• Conducts literature searches to assist in establishing new laboratory techniques.

Percentage Of Time:
20%

Description:
Laboratory

• Accomplishes day-to-day care and housekeeping of laboratory.
• Assists in the maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Maintains computerized records associated with laboratory activities.
• Instructs others in laboratory methods, procedures, and techniques and provides technical guidance and direction as required.

Percentage Of Time:
20%

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

--:
Performs other duties as assigned.