Job description
Position Purpose
To work with a multidisciplinary research team to advance a research portfolio with a global reach. The Space Medicine Innovations Lab’s current areas of research are:
- Assessing brain function using the brain’s auditory system in people with various conditions (HIV, Zika, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s)
- Developing and accessing new audiological tests both in the US and the developing world
- Testing and developing self-directed autonomous interactive media based behavioral health tools and virtual reality for use in isolated and confined environments (e.g. Antarctic stations)
- Use of hyperbaric oxygen for research and clinical applications
- Other technology/science projects for NASA/Department of Defense
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors plus 2-3 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Education:
Experience:
Skills & Knowledge:
- Bachelor’s degree with a relevant scientific or engineering major.
Experience:
- Two years of relevant laboratory/research experience
Skills & Knowledge:
- Competence in laboratory methods, procedures and techniques.
- Ability to work independently and apply critical thinking and sound judgment.
- Self-directed individual who has good organizational and time management skills.
- Knowledge of computers and software applications including Office, and Endnote, Matlab.
- The ablity to learn My SQL, Javascript, HTML, and PHP is desired.
- Knowledge of standard computer software packages for data analysis and presentation, and on-line literature search engines.
- Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community
Preferred Qualifications
- Coding experience in My SQL, Javascript, HTML, and PHP.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Alicea Bursey
Department Contact Phone Number
603-646-5221
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Dr. Jay Buckey
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, 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?
Preferred, but not required
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is funded by a grant. Continuation is based upon available funds.
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
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
Notes:
- This posting is simultaneously being posted with an RAII (1010874), only one role will be hired.
- This position is supported by competitive awards. Changes in such funding can result in a need to reduce the number employed, or the proportion of effort, with as little as 30 days’ notice.
- Worksite is located on the Dartmouth/Dartmouth-Hitchcock Lebanon, NH campus. There is a strict no-smoking policy on this campus.
- New employee will be required to participate in biosafety training and other institution- or department-required training.
Key Accountabilities
Description
Experiments
- Conducts experiments by applying established methods and procedures in the areas of human physiology and psychology.
- Sets up and assists with research protocols and experiments under the general guidance of the principal investigators and other senior investigators in the laboratory.
- Recruits subjects, leads informed consent discussions, tests human subjects.
- Observes experimental results in progress and maintains written records of activities and observations; applies past experience and precedents to identify and troubleshoot problems. Anticipates unexpected findings and assists in troubleshooting
- Reports experimental results to the principal investigator and other senior laboratory personnel and assists in their analysis.
- Adheres to laboratory safety requirements including general and chemical/hazardous waste safety
- May help with experiments with swine or mice.
- Assists with new study set up and preparation.
Percentage Of Time
40
Description
Records
- Collects and analyzes data using Microsoft Office, Matlab, and other programs
- Prepares appropriate and understandable representations of data such as graphs, charts, tables, statistical summaries, and contributes to the preparation of scientific manuscripts.
- Checking data quality from off campus research sites. Prepares data summaries and reports.
- Conducts literature searches to assist in establishing new laboratory techniques.
- Assists with IRB submissions, subject record management, and regulatory paperwork
- Assists with IACUC applications
Percentage Of Time
10
Description
Technical
- Sets up and learns how to use equipment and software as needed
- Independently troubleshoots equipment and software problems
- Assists with developing and testing videos and virtual reality films
- Assists with testing of psychological training and treatment programs and coding new modules and debugging software (depending on skillset)
Percentage Of Time
35
Description
Laboratory
- Accomplishes day-to-day care and housekeeping of laboratory including ordering supplies, maintaining computerized records associated with laboratory activities
- Instructs others in laboratory methods, procedures, and techniques and provides technical guidance and direction as required.
- Assists with coordination with off campus study sites.
Percentage Of Time
10
Description
Animals
- May assist in the maintenance of mice, rats or swine including weighing of animals, physiological measurements, and entering data into computerized data bases.
- May assist in animal experiments that involve hyper- or hypo-baric exposures in the hypo/hyperbaric chamber
Percentage Of Time
5
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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
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Performs other duties as assigned
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