Position Details

Position Information

Posting date

11/09/2021

Closing date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

1127955

Position Title

Research Scientist

Department this Position Reports to

PBS

Hiring Range Minimum

Please Inquire

Hiring Range Maximum

Please Inquire

SEIU Level

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

Employment Category

Regular Full Time w/end date

Scheduled Months per Year

12

Scheduled Hours per Week

40

Schedule

Location of Position

Hanover, NH
3 Maynard Street
Dartmouth College

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

Position Purpose

The Dartmouth Presidential Cluster on the Neural Code is dedicated to the computational and neurophysiological underpinnings of human behavior and health. Our goal is to combine analyses of large-scale datasets with novel scientific studies of brain imaging, electrophysiology, and neuromodulation to deliver next-generation models and tools for human neuroscience. We are looking for a motivated, high-performing scientist with strong interests in analytics and human neuroscience to join our team as a staff Research Scientist. The successful candidate will (a) lead projects modeling relationships among multimodal brain data and affective/motivational, cognitive, genetic/genomic, and clinical characteristics in large-scale datasets (e.g., the UK Biobank, ABCD, HCP, ROS - MAP, and A2CPS projects); (b) integrate findings from large-scale studies with new studies linking neuroimaging, neuromodulation, and social and emotional function, with a focus on dynamic systems models of interactions among brain circuits; © lead publications on these topics; and (d) transition to leading a collaborative and/or independent research program on related topics. Competitive candidates will possess strong data science and computational skills and a desire and ability to work as part of collaborative, multidisciplinary research teams.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

PhD plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Ph.D. in relevant technical field (computer science, engineering, physics, mathematics, neuroscience).
• 5+ years of relevant development/laboratory/ programming experience (can be during Ph.D.)
• Proficient in programming languages relevant to neuroimaging and computational science (e.g., bash, python, R, Matlab).
• Proficient in machine learning and/or deep learning tools (e.g., scikit-learn, tensorflow, pytorch).
• Proficiency in developing and deploying containerized applications (e.g., Docker, Singularity) .
• Proficiency in deploying jobs on cloud compute platforms (e.g., AWS ) and high-performance computing (e.g., SLURM ).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with human neuroimaging data analysis with relevant software (e.g., FSL, SPM, ANFI, FreeSurfer) and standards ( BIDS ).
• Proficiency in dynamic systems, control systems, state-space models, Bayesian models
• Portfolio of analytic/software projects related to neuroimaging and data science (e.g., on Github).
• First-author publications in data science and computation

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Tor Wager

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Tor Wager

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?

Not an essential function

Special Instructions to Applicants

All Dartmouth College employees, whether working on-site or remotely, are required to be up to date with vaccination against COVID -19 (or to have received an approved exemption from vaccination through the Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity). Please visit https://dartgo.org/vaxpolicy for details. Compliance with this requirement is a condition of employment. Failure to meet this condition of employment within the first 30 days may result in Dartmouth in its sole discretion ending employment.

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Additional Instructions

Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/61404

Key Accountabilities

Description

• Lead advanced data analyses (e.g., machine learning and deep learning) in collaboration with Cluster-associated researchers.
• Lead publication of scientific papers.
• Assist in preparation of collaborative manuscripts and co-author manuscripts.
• Actively develop skills, knowledge, and abilities to maintain knowledge of best practices in neuroimaging data processing and analysis.
• Support and contribute to research grant proposals as a Co-Investigator.
• Optional but not required: Write and lead research grants as Principal Investigator, with support.

Percentage Of Time

70%

Description

• Maintain and manage storage of large datasets on RC high-performance computing array and facilitate access for authorized researchers.
• Develop and maintain documentation on Research Computing use, pipelines, pathways, and best practices.
• Facilitates availability of specialized software and analysis tools on RC systems.
• Assist collaborating researchers with integration of new processing and analysis techniques into data processing and analysis pipelines·
• Identify opportunities for improvements and available datasets for collaborative use, and anticipate future data storage needs.

Percentage Of Time

30%

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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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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Resume