Research Assistant I: Neurobehavioral Data & Lab Operations

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

This position is a 24 - month term position.

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Position Information

Posting date 03/23/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number

Position Number 1125587

Position Title

Position Title Research Assistant I

Hiring Range Minimum

Hiring Range Minimum $21.00

Hiring Range Maximum

Hiring Range Maximum $23.00

Union Type

Union Type Not a Union Position

SEIU Level

SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Employment Category

Employment Category Regular Full Time w/end date

Scheduled Months per Year

Scheduled Months per Year 12

Scheduled Hours per Week

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?

Is this a term position? Yes

If yes, length of term in months.

If yes, length of term in months. 24

Is this a grant funded position?

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

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.

• 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

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Department Contact Phone Number

Department Contact Phone Number

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

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

Department Contact's Phone Number

Department Contact's Phone Number

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.

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?

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. -policy

• Conducts experiments by applying established methods and procedures.
• Sets up and assists with research protocols and experiments under the general…