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
• Maximum: 23.00
• Union Type: Not a Union
• Position SEIU Level: Not an SEIU Position
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Employment Category: Regular Full Time
• End date: To be determined
• Scheduled Months per Year: 12
• Scheduled Hours per Week: 40
• Schedule: 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 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
• Bachelors degree with a major in psychology, neuroscience, computer science, or related fields.
• One year of relevant laboratory research experience.
• 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

• (None listed)

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

• Name: Angela Beaupre
• Phone Number: 603-646-9074

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

• Name: Luke Chang
• Title: Associate Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences
• Phone Number: 603-646-9074

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

Additional Instructions

• Quick Link:https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/85071

Key Accountabilities

1. Research (50% of Time)

• 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.

2. Administration (50% of Time)

• 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/updating lab website and lab manual.
• Assists with managing volunteer research assistants.
• Assists with maintaining laboratory equipment.
• Assists with ordering laboratory supplies.

General Expectations

• Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Documents Needed to Apply

• Required Documents: Cover Letter, Resume
• Optional Documents: (None listed)