Research Assistant

Position: Research Assistant I

Position Purpose

Full-time Research Assistant for the Tumber‑Dávila lab. The RA’s duties (outlined in detail in the Key accountabilities) include:
1) lab management,
2) field work and research travel,
3) lab work and analysis,
4) lab group organization and logistics, and
5) record keeping. The lab uses field, lab, and computational approaches to better understand terrestrial ecosystems and global environmental change.

Posting Date

01/22/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

1128985

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

M‑F, 8-5

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?

No

Required Qualifications – Education And Years Experience

Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications – Skills, Knowledge And Abilities Education

• Bachelors degree in relevant discipline (e.g. Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology)
• Course work or other educational training relevant to terrestrial ecology

Minimum Experience

• 1 year experience in lab/fieldwork in an applicable terrestrial ecology setting (or the equivalent)
• Must have experience doing field work and laboratory analyses

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong professional communication skills and able to work collaboratively in teams
• Strong organizational and time management skills and able to work independently
• Ability to embrace challenges and troubleshoot when faced with setbacks
• Eager to do physically demanding labor in a wildland field setting
• Solid experience or interest in terrestrial ecological systems, particularly with plant, root, and soil ecology
• Sufficient experience or ability to learn statistical data analysis and graphical presentations technique using R
• Familiarity with running ecological field experiments/observations and laboratory analyses for plant and soil samples
• Computer and computational skills. Familiarity with R, Excel, Word, Slack, Google Docs
• Must be able to manage multiple projects/priorities and perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned
• Must have clean driving record and valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications – Education

• Masters degree in relevant discipline (e.g. Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology)
• Training in field ecological research methods including soil sampling and forest inventory and plant observations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting research outside in the field
• Experience working in a laboratory beyond lab sections of college classes
• Experience working with chemistry protocols for environmental analyses
• Previous experience working with soils and roots not necessary but preferred
• Experience with plant identification and measurements

Department Contact For Recruitment Inquiries

Kim Wind

Department Contact Phone Number

603‑646‑2838

Department Contact For Cover Letter And Title

Dr. Shersingh Joseph Tumber‑Dávila

Department Contact's Phone Number

603‑646‑2838

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.

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