Research Lead (Electrophysiologist)

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College invites applications for a Research Lead (Electrophysiologist) to guide electrophysiological research within a multidisciplinary lab with global reach. You will design, execute, and analyze experiments, and manage evolving software and hardware needs under the PI, collaborating with teams in the US and internationally.

The role requires a strong background in electrophysiology, project management, and the ability to work independently across diverse projects, with some

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a closely related field.
• 8+ years managing scientific or engineering research projects or complex technical initiatives.
• Experience with multidisciplinary research programs with experimental and computational components.
• Experience designing and maintaining specialized research tools or software such as electrophysiological recording systems.
• Knowledge of electrophysiological protocols and practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and data analysis for electrophysiological research components.
• Develop and implement protocols for experiments, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Develop project scopes, research plans, technical requirements, schedules, milestones, budgets, and resource plans; provide status updates.
• Coordinate multiple concurrent research efforts and set priorities with PIs and technical leads.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and resource constraints; develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Strong written communication

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, neuro/brain sciences, physics, engineering, or related field

Master's in psychology, neuro/brain sciences, physics, engineering, or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

Position Information

Posting date: 11/12/2026

Closing date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Number: 1129742

Position Title: Research Lead (Electrophysiologist)

Hiring Range Minimum: $59,200

Hiring Range Maximum: $74,000

Union Type: Not a Union Position

SEIU Level: Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment Category: Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year: 12

Scheduled Hours per Week: 40

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm with flexibility for occasional evenings and weekends as driven by research.

Location of Position: Lebanon, NH

Remote Work Eligibility?: Hybrid

Is this a term position?: No

If yes, length of term in months.: N/A

Is this a grant funded position?: Yes

Position Purpose: Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary research lab with a global reach developing and executing electrophysiological research and related equipment and data. Under the direction of the principal investigator, uses creativity and innovation to meet the electrophysiological research needs of the laboratory's research scope. The Research Lead should have the ability to work independently to learn new software, techniques, and 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 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, COVID, and Alzheimer's) - Involves work with neurocognitive assessments, central auditory tests, electrophysiology tests (e.g. frequency following response, P300), and 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- Previous areas of interest have included motion sickness, space-related bone loss, visual changes in astronauts, numerical modelling of the cranial venous system, and noise-induced hearing loss.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp: Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, neuro/brain sciences, physics, engineering, or a closely related field.
• 8+ years of experience managing scientific or engineering research projects, programs, or complex technical initiatives.
• Experience with multidisciplinary research programs involving experimental and computational components.
• Proven experience with design, development, and maintenance of specialized research tools or software such as electrophysiological recording systems.
• Proven knowledge of electrophysiological protocols and practices.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• 10+ years of experience managing scientific or engineering research projects, programs, or complex technical initiatives.
• Master's in psychology, neuro/brain sciences, physics, engineering, or a closely related field.
• Experience with MATLAB
• Experience in higher education.
• Familiarity with project-management methodologies and tools.Experience developing research proposals, technical reports, budgets, and statements of work.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries: Alicea Bursey

Department Contact Phone Number: 6036465221

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title: Dr. Jay Buckey

Equal Opportunity Employer: Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. 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 are welcome from all.

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?: 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

Key Accountabilities

Laboratory

• Lead the planning, execution, and data analysis for the electrophysiological research components of projects. Signals include cortical potentials, frequency following response, auditory brain stem response data/signals.
• Develops and implements protocols around experiments, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Develops project scopes, research plans, technical requirements, schedules, milestones, budgets, and resource plans. Regularly provides updates on status of deliverables.
• Coordinates multiple concurrent research efforts and establishes priorities in collaboration with principal investigators and technical leads.
• Identify project risks, dependencies, and resource constraints and develop mitigation strategies.
• Serve as a technical project-management interface.
• Assess project progress, identify critical issues, and facilitate informed decision-making.
• Coordinates experiments, laboratory activities, modeling and simulation efforts, instrumentation development, and data-analysis activities as appropriate.
• Coordinate laboratory, equipment, facilities, personnel, and other resources required to execute research.
• Support compliance with institutional policies, laboratory safety requirements, research protocols, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate effective communication among researchers, engineers, project sponsors, institutional leadership, and external partners.
• Organize and lead project meetings, technical reviews, planning sessions, and milestone reviews.
• Communicates technical issues and project risks clearly to both the principal investigator.
• The position is expected to maintain sufficient technical fluency to understand research objectives, experimental methodologies, computational approaches, technical dependencies, and scientific risks without necessarily serving as the primary technical investigator.

Percentage Of Time: 80%

Data Management & Communications

• Translates, maintains, cleans, organizes, and archives research data. Prepares data for publications.
• Performs data analysis and prepares results for publications and presentation at conferences and events. May present findings to broader research audiences.
• Supports writing grants and publications. Supports preparation and management of research proposals, statements of work, budgets, and funding applications.
• Establishes processes for tracking research outputs, milestones, deliverables, and performance metrics.

Percentage Of Time: 20%

Other Duties

Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.

Performs other duties as assigned.