Job Description

Position Purpose
To serve as a member of a multidisciplinary research lab with a global reach assisting with the development, implementation, deployment, and maintenance, of computer and web-based programs for the collection and analysis of data for various medical research projects. Under the direction of the primary investigator, uses creativity and innovation to meet the programming, data maintenance, and data analysis needs of the lab. Programmer should have the ability to work independently to learn new software and programming skills that may be needed. The candidate will be able to apply their background to a variety of projects in the lab and work with diverse research teams in both in the US and internationally.

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) – Involves work with neurocognitive assessments, central auditory tests, frequency following response, MRI
· Developing new audiological tests for use both in the US and the developing world – Involves work with new audiological testing technologies
· 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) and other settings – Involves work with VR technology and web-based behavioral health tools
· Use of hyperbaric oxygen for research and clinical applications – Involves work with hyperbaric chambers and a research registry
· Other technology/science projects for NASA/Department of Defense – Previous areas of interest have included motion sickness, space-related bone loss, visual changes in astronauts, and noise-induced hearing loss
Description



Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Experience
Four years of experience in computer programming and data management, preferably within a medical environment desirable.
Experience with database management.
Experience with REDCap JavaScript, HTML, CSS, jQuery, Python, and PHP desirable.
Experience using MATLAB and MySQL.

Skills & Knowledge
Experience in applications / software programming and large database management systems.
Ability to write programs and adapt code to create, maintain and manipulate complicated databases.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to assess lab needs and design and develop needed software or programming solutions.
Organizational skills and ability to plan, implement and evaluate project goals and objectives.
Customer service skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Engineering/Computer Science/Bioengineering background.
Is available on0call to troubleshoot web-application issues in response to bug reports.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Alicea Bursey and Nicole Ryan Constantineau
Department Contact Phone Number
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Dr. Jay Buckey
Department Contact's Phone Number 603-650-6012
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.

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Additional Instructions
Quick Link https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/74521
Key Accountabilities
Description
Program maintenance & Development:
Assist with REDCap projects and APIs for lab projects including: international mHealth applications with automated cell phone messaging system, integration of REDCap and TabSINT (an open-source audiological testing program), automatic data exports to lab server, and assists lab members with setting up new REDCap projects.
Maintain and modify secure web-based and mobile apps for psychological training and treatment programs including keeping up to date on current security standards and modifying applications to maintain compliance, add application modules, debug existing modules, update authentication, perform database searches, and refresh consent materials in accordance with IRB requirements. Work with programs involves PHP, JavaScript, and a variety of other tools.
Update and maintain data template for international, REDCap-based data registry that collects consistent data on hyperbaric oxygen treatment outcomes and complications. Work with new national and international sites to implement project locally and train on data entry, REDCap updates, and data transfer. Assist with regulatory and data agreements to add new sites into project. Update registry with new measures, data quality checking, and data analysis. Summarizes and delivers results to research team.
Modifies, upgrades, and expands secure web-based psychological training and treatment programs including: Adding questionnaires, adding application modules, debugging existing modules, updating authentication, searching database, and refreshing consent materials in accordance with IRB requirements.
Collaborates with team members following established norms for codebase version control and issue tracking.
Percentage Of Time 20%
Description
Statistical analysis:
Using a variety of software tools (MATLAB, Python, R) assist with database queries and statistical analysis for ongoing projects. May participate in the preparation of written grant proposals, research reports, and scientific presentations and published articles.
Percentage Of Time 20%
Description
Virtual Reality:
Update and upgrade virtual reality equipment and associated laptop computers, including those deployed at international sites.
Percentage Of Time 5%
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Infrastructure Support (25%):
Provide data management and infrastructure resources support, such as cleaning, checking, and preparing data for research use, and assisting with data exports, data security, and quality protocols for data entry, storage, and analysis. Maintain lab hearing databases in SQL including data cleaning and updates, administering databases on lab servers.
Assists with maintaining testing equipment in the lab.