Research Assistant I - FINN Lab - Military Veterans

at Dartmouth College

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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. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Hanover, NH

Salary Range

$0 to $41,600

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