Job Description

07/31/2025

Yes

1128141

Research Assistant I - FINN Lab

$20.00

$23.00

Not a Union Position

Not an SEIU Position

Non-Exempt

Regular Full Time

12

40

Preferable start date September 1st negotiable

Hanover, NH 03755
Moore Hall, 3 Maynard Street

Onsite only

Yes

12 with potential for extension

Yes

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).

Bachelors plus 1-2 year(s) of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Bachelors 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.

• 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.

Elizabeth Ritter

603-646-2744

Emily Finn, Assistant Professor

603-646-2744

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.

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.

Not an essential function

This position is funded by a grant. Continuation is based upon available funds.


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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

30%

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

40%

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

30%

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

Performs other duties as assigned.

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