Research Scientist, Neural Code

$71,000 - $133,000/Yr

Trustees Of Dartmouth College - Hanover, NH

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Onsite - Hanover, NH
Educational Services

About the position

The Dartmouth Presidential Cluster on Breaking the Neural Code is seeking a dedicated Research Scientist to contribute to the understanding of the computational and neurophysiological foundations of human behavior and health. This position is integral to our mission of combining large-scale data analyses with innovative scientific studies in brain imaging, electrophysiology, and neuromodulation. The successful candidate will engage in advanced research that aims to develop next-generation models and tools for human neuroscience, focusing on the interplay between multimodal brain data and various psychological and biological characteristics. In this role, the Research Scientist will lead projects that model relationships among multimodal brain data and affective/motivational, cognitive, genetic/genomic, and clinical characteristics using extensive datasets such as the UK Biobank, ABCD, HCP, ROS-MAP, and A2CPS projects. The candidate will also integrate findings from these studies with new research linking neuroimaging, neuromodulation, and social and emotional functions. A significant aspect of the role involves leading publications on these topics and transitioning towards leading a collaborative or independent research program. The position is divided into two key areas: Research (70%) and Computing and Data Management (30%). In the research component, the scientist will conduct advanced data analyses, collaborate with Cluster-associated researchers, and contribute to the publication of scientific papers. The computing aspect involves managing large datasets, developing documentation on research computing practices, and facilitating the integration of new processing techniques into existing pipelines. The appointment rank will be determined based on the candidate's experience and the scope of initial responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead advanced data analyses in collaboration with Cluster-associated researchers
  • Lead publication of scientific papers
  • Assist in preparation of collaborative manuscripts and co-author manuscripts
  • Develop skills and knowledge to maintain best practices in neuroimaging data processing and analysis
  • Write and lead research grants as Principal Investigator
  • Maintain and manage storage of large datasets on high-performance computing arrays
  • Develop and maintain documentation on Research Computing use, pipelines, pathways, and best practices
  • Facilitate availability of specialized software and analysis tools on Research Computing systems
  • Assist collaborating researchers with integration of new processing and analysis techniques
  • Identify opportunities for improvements and available datasets for collaborative use

Requirements

  • 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)

Nice-to-haves

  • 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

Benefits

  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion
  • Accommodations for applicants with disabilities
  • Health and safety guidelines compliance
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