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Research Assistant I

Dartmouth College

remote work

United States, New Hampshire, Hanover

7 Lebanon Street (Show on map)

May 22, 2025

Position Information

Posting date	05/22/2025
Closing date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Position Number	1129334
Position Title	Research Assistant I
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	TBD, Ideal start date in July 2025
Location of Position	Hanover, NH 3 Maynard Street
Remote Work Eligibility?	Onsite only
Is this a term position?	Yes
If yes, length of term in months.	12 months, with an option to renew
Is this a grant funded position?	Yes
Position Purpose	To support ongoing research in the van der Meer Lab.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp	Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities	Bachelor's degree with a major in a relevant discipline (for instance, Neuroscience, Psychology, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science) One year of laboratory/research experience in neuroscience or a related field Skills and Knowledge Ability to learn quickly from direct mentoring, from observation, and from self-reflection. Competent in laboratory methods, procedures and techniques related to behavioral and neural recording experiments in rodents. Experience with computer programming in MATLAB or Python. Good judgment in monitoring data quality. Organizational skills to manage laboratory inventory and records. Communicates respectfully with a diverse community. Ability to work independently and apply critical thinking and sound judgment. Good time management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries	Elizabeth Ritter
Department Contact Phone Number	Elizabeth.Ritter@dartmouth.edu
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title	Matthijs van der Meer, Associate Professor
Department Contact's Phone Number
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
Additional Instructions
Quick Link	https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/78945

Key Accountabilities

Description

Research/Experiments

Performs rodent experiments, including but not limited to: behavioral training, stereotaxic surgery, and recording of neural signals
Constructs electrodes and optical fibers for neural recording.
Processes collected data using established analysis pipelines.
Identifies, troubleshoots, and corrects or recommends solutions to problems associated with experimental methods, procedures, and techniques; or equipment and facilities.
Adheres to laboratory safety requirements including general and chemical/hazardous waste safety disposal methods.
Training in the above will be provided by senior lab personnel.

Percentage Of Time

70%

Description	Laboratory Management Monitors work in progress to ensure accomplishment is timely and in accordance with reasonable methods and standards. Manages stock levels of lab consumables and helps organize lab space. Assists in the maintenance of rat/mouse colonies including handling and weighing of animals, managing breeding pairs, and entering data into spreadsheets.
Percentage Of Time	20%

Description	Records and protocol management Maintains laboratory records of procedures. Applies sound data management procedures, such as following naming conventions and backing up acquired data to secure locations. Helps manage lab protocols.
Percentage Of Time	10%

--	Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
--	Performs other duties as assigned.