Research Scientist, Neural Code
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH
Full-time
Research
Posted on April 10, 2024
Description
The Dartmouth Presidential Cluster on Breaking the Neural Code invites applications for a staff Research Scientist. The Cluster 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 seek a motivated, high-performing scientist with strong interests in analytics and human neuroscience to join our team. Competitive candidates will possess strong data science and computational skills and a desire and ability to work as part of collaborative, multidisciplinary research teams. 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 models and findings from these studies with new studies linking neuroimaging, neuromodulation, and social and emotional function;
(c) lead publications on these topics; and
(d) transition to leading a collaborative and/or independent research program on related topics.
Key Accountabilities:
Research (70%)
Research Scientists have several ranks and promotion opportunities. The appointment rank will be determined according to experience and the scope of initial responsibilities.
Required Qualifications
Please submit the following eletronically via Interfolio:
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other category protected by applicable law, in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, employment, or other school administered programs. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to assist in the job application or interview process, please email ADA@dartmouth.edu. In the subject line, please state “Application Accommodations” and include the job number or title. Someone from the ADA Compliance Office will be in touch within 2 business days.
For additional employment opportunities at Dartmouth College, please visit the Dartmouth Interfolio Job Board, the Office of the Provost, and the Office of Human Resources.
Offers of employment are contingent upon consent to a pre-employment background check with results acceptable under Dartmouth policy. Please visit the Office of Human Resources for details.
All Dartmouth College employees must comply with the College's health and safety guidelines and protocols, including but not limited to those related to COVID-19, such as any testing, masking, or distancing requirements that may be in place at any given time or place.
The Dartmouth Presidential Cluster on Breaking the Neural Code invites applications for a staff Research Scientist. The Cluster 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 seek a motivated, high-performing scientist with strong interests in analytics and human neuroscience to join our team. Competitive candidates will possess strong data science and computational skills and a desire and ability to work as part of collaborative, multidisciplinary research teams. 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 models and findings from these studies with new studies linking neuroimaging, neuromodulation, and social and emotional function;
(c) lead publications on these topics; and
(d) transition to leading a collaborative and/or independent research program on related topics.
Key Accountabilities:
Research (70%)
- 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.
- Write and lead research grants as Principal Investigator, with support
- 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
Research Scientists have several ranks and promotion opportunities. The appointment rank will be determined according to experience and the scope of initial responsibilities.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in relevant technical field (computer science, engineering, physics, mathematics, neuroscience)
- Proficient in programming languages relevant to neuroimaging (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)
- Experience with human neuroimaging data analysis with relevant software (e.g., FSL, SPM, ANFI, FreeSurfer) and standards (BIDS)
- 4 years of relevant development/laboratory/ programming experience
- Portfolio of analytic/software projects related to neuroimaging and data science (e.g., on Github)
- First-author publications in data science and neuroimaging
Please submit the following eletronically via Interfolio:
- Cover Letter
- CV/Resume
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other category protected by applicable law, in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, employment, or other school administered programs. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to assist in the job application or interview process, please email ADA@dartmouth.edu. In the subject line, please state “Application Accommodations” and include the job number or title. Someone from the ADA Compliance Office will be in touch within 2 business days.
For additional employment opportunities at Dartmouth College, please visit the Dartmouth Interfolio Job Board, the Office of the Provost, and the Office of Human Resources.
Offers of employment are contingent upon consent to a pre-employment background check with results acceptable under Dartmouth policy. Please visit the Office of Human Resources for details.
All Dartmouth College employees must comply with the College's health and safety guidelines and protocols, including but not limited to those related to COVID-19, such as any testing, masking, or distancing requirements that may be in place at any given time or place.
