Research Assistant I

Position Details

Position Information


Posting date
03/23/2026


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
24 month initial term, with the possibility of extension

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
Angela Beaupre


Department Contact Phone Number
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Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Luke Chang, Associate Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences


Department Contact's Phone Number
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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, 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 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

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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%

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Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.


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Performs other duties as assigned.