Employment Opportunities

Faculty Positions in Research Methods and Data Analytics in Digital Health as Applied to Behavioral Health

The Department of Biomedical Data Science at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth (Geisel) seeks two outstanding individuals to join our faculty within the Center for Technology and Behavioral Health (CTBH). CTBH is an interdisciplinary research group whose mission is to inform the optimal development, scientific evaluation, and sustainable implementation of digital therapeutics for behavioral health. CTBH is a designated “Center of Excellence” by the US National Institutes of Health (NIH).

The successful candidates will be pursuing a vigorous research program focused on the use of novel methodologies and/or data analytics in digital health as applied to behavioral health. This may include research in adaptive and/or personalized digital therapeutic interventions for health behavior change and/or development/refinement/application of analytic models for densely sampled intensive, longitudinal digital health data (including data captured via mobile devices and sensing technologies). Research focused on clinical effectiveness and/or implementation of digital health behavior-change interventions will also be considered. Research designed to understand mechanisms of behavior change with digital health interventions is also of interest, as are interventions focusing on addictive behaviors and/or cancer-causing behaviors.

Successful individuals will be provided a tenure-track faculty appointment in the Department of Biomedical Data Science at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College commensurate with experience. Secondary appointments in other Geisel departments may be available. Candidates who currently hold or have experience commensurate with the rank of Assistant Professor are preferred.

Applicants for all positions must have earned a PhD and/or MD (or equivalent), have formal advanced training in the fields described above, and should have a successful track record of peer-reviewed publications, and a history of extramural funding. Expectations for teaching and mentoring are a critical part of this role, and individuals will be provided with such opportunities through membership in relevant PhD graduate programs (e.g., The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice; Program in Quantitative Biomedical Sciences; Molecular and Cellular Biology). Training grants in relevant areas (e.g., Science of Co-occurring Disorders; the Burroughs Welcome training fund for Unifying Population and Laboratory-based Sciences) are available to support trainees in areas relevant to successful candidates.

The Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College is located in the picturesque Upper Connecticut River Valley on the NH and VT border; a vibrant, academic and professional community offering excellent schools, lively arts, and an unmatched quality of life in a beautiful setting. Amenities associated with urban areas of Boston MA, Burlington VT, New York, NY, and Montreal QC are within close proximity.

All Dartmouth College employees, whether working on-site or remotely, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or receive an approved medical or religious exemption from vaccination through Dartmouth's Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity (IDE). Compliance with the Dartmouth COVID-19 Employee and Appointee Vaccination Policy is a condition of employment and every offer of employment is contingent upon submission of appropriate documentation evidencing either vaccination against COVID-19, or the receipt of an approved exemption. Failure to meet this condition of employment may result in Dartmouth, in its sole discretion, delaying your start date or rescinding its offer of employment. Visit https://dartgo.org/vaxpolicy to review the Policy and for details and information on requesting an exemption and/or reasonable accommodation.

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.

Using Interfolio http://apply.interfolio.com/115050 applicants should submit a cover letter addressed to Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Nicholas Jacobson, discussing the impact and importance of their research goals, and as well as how their teaching, research, service, and/or life experiences prepare them to advance Dartmouth’s commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. In addition, applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, and a 2-3 paged description of their research interests and future research plans, and a statement on teaching interests. Applicants should also arrange for submission of 3 letters of recommendation through Interfolio. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Program Coordinator, Accelerators

The Magnuson Center for Entrepreneurship is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Dartmouth Innovation Accelerator for Cancer (DIAC). The Program Coordinator carries out the operations of the DIAC and assists in the operations of the Dartmouth Innovation Accelerator for Digital Health and other new accelerator programs. The Program Coordinator is responsible for supporting the planning and creation of the in-person and virtual components of accelerator programs, as well as performing a variety of tasks associated with day-to-day program operations. In addition, this position will assist with the recruitment and selection processes, monitor accelerator project execution, and publicize the activities and achievements of the Accelerator programs. The Program Coordinator will help to engage the Magnuson Center’s community of mentors, speakers, and entrepreneurs and will facilitate communication between and among accelerator teams, programs/departments, the Technology Transfer Office, and external parties interested in engaging with accelerator participants such as investors, companies, or other incubator programs, as appropriate.

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Scientific Research and Communications Writer

The Scientific Research and Communications Writer will join a dynamic, collaborative team in a Center of Excellence (Center for Technology and Behavioral Health – CTBH) funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse focused on cutting edge research related to digital therapeutic tools for behavioral health conditions. This position will have responsibility for activities associated with coordinating, researching, writing, editing, and maintaining the production of scientifically accurate and impactful written content of the CTBH website, including up-to-date empirical literature related to digital therapeutic tools. This position will also support research activities of the Dissemination and Implementation (D&I) Core of the CTBH in collaboration with the Core Directors. The Scientific Research and Communications Writer may be asked to assist with other CTBH research and dissemination activities, as needed. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in social behavioral research and methods, and clear foundational knowledge of scientific writing for broad audiences. These skills and experience will be used to promote the CTBH website features, as well as other scientific activities conducted within the D&I Core of the Center.

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Research Assistant II

The Northeast Node has an open position for a study based at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Addiction Treatment Program in Lebanon, NH.

The study is a clinical trial examining the retention, duration, and discontinuation of medication treatment for opioid use disorder; it will inform the science around how long patients with OUD stay in treatment as well as how medication discontinuation occurs in real-world settings.

The study is hiring a Research Assistant to join our team here in New Hampshire. We are hoping to hire someone with research experience, as this study is complex and includes an Investigational New Drug (IND) for use of the CAM2038 extended-release buprenorphine product. Employment for this position would occur through the College and not DH, though shared access will be granted for DH systems needed to conduct the study.

The project is managed by the Northeast Node of the Clinical Trials Network (CTN), spanning the rural communities of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. The CTN provides a unique research infrastructure for conducting practical, rigorous, and highly impactful trials focused on improving the treatment of substance use disorders (SUDs) and promoting widespread implementation and sustainability of effective and accessible SUD care in community systems across the nation. The Northeast Node is based out of the CTBH at Dartmouth College. The RA will work alongside the study Research Coordinator and under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and under the overall supervision of the CTBH and Northeast Node Director, Dr. Lisa Marsch.

The RA will primarily work within an office-based setting in Lebanon, NH.

Note: Continuing employment is based on the availability of grant funds.
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Postdoctoral Research Training Fellowships (1-2) in Substance Use and Behavioral Health

The Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College is accepting applications for 1-2 Postdoctoral Research Fellows to join a dynamic interdisciplinary research group, the Center for Technology and Behavioral Health (CTBH), a NIH-NIDA funded Center of Excellence focused on promoting state-of-the-science and state-of-the-technologies related to digital health approaches for substance use, behavioral health, and related conditions. Scholars will have access to the broad interdisciplinary faculty, training opportunities, and resources of CTBH, including workshops, seminars, grant writing consultation, and pilot funding opportunities for digital health research (www.c4tbh.org). We are committed to promoting equity and inclusion in our research and central to this mission is a commitment to fostering research training for historically underserved trainees.

The Research Fellows will join a team of clinicians and researchers focused on a program of research being led by CTBH faculty. Fellows will be mentored by a member of the CTBH faculty located at Dartmouth. Areas of focus include but are not limited to: substance use and serious mental illness (Mary Brunette, MD); cannabis intervention and policy research using social media research and population science methodologies (Alan Budney, PhD and Jake Borodovsky, PhD); digital assessment, therapeutics and data analytics for mental health and substance use (Nick Jacobson, PhD); identifying optimal models of substance use treatment and health care for pregnant and parenting women with opioid use disorder and their children (Sarah Lord, PhD); digital assessment/therapeutics, opioid use disorder treatment innovations, behavior change mechanisms (Lisa Marsch, PhD); and digital health behavior change interventions for adolescents and young adults (Catherine Stanger, PhD). Please review our website to learn more about these and other CTBH faculty and their interests (www.c4tbh.org).

The Research Fellows will also become immersed in our innovative T32 training program focused on the Science of Co-Occurring Disorders (geiselmed.dartmouth.edu/scd/) and funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. The program offers predoctoral and postdoctoral training in transdisciplinary and translational research on co-occurring substance use and other health conditions. Multidisciplinary faculty offer training in developmental, social, behavioral, neurobiological, and transdiagnostice mechanisms of substance use, mental health, and co-occurring disorders. Faculty include preeminent national/international leaders and PhD and MD investigators with strong histories of training scientists and obtaining funding (NIDA, NIAAA, NIMH, NCI, NCATS, NICHD, PCORI). Mentors have excellent track records for helping Research Fellows obtain independent funding and academic or health science industry positions. All Research Fellows can participate in T32 training and activities regardless of how their Postdoctoral Fellowship is funded.

Appointment: 2-3 years. Eligibility: Applicants must have completed their doctoral training by the time the position begins. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Trainees are selected on the basis of training, experience, and interest in research relevant to CTBH faculty interests, and should have a strong commitment to developing a career path that includes research in substance use or behavioral health. Benefits: Competitive salary, health insurance, and travel funds.

CTBH/Dartmouth is an equal opportunity employeer and we are looking for ways to increase the diversity and culture within our team to promote unique and different perspectives. We are highly committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive population of trainees, faculty, and staff. Broadening our community of fellows and trainees by increasing inclusion of Black, Indigenous, and people of color, individuals from LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities is important to foster a more informed next generation of scientists and healthcare professionals. Applicants should state in their cover letter how their academic and/or life experiences prepare them to advance CTBH/Dartmouth’s commitments to diversity, equity,and inclusion.

For more information about fellowship opportunities contact Dr. Alan Budney (alan.budney@dartmouth.edu) or any of the CTBH faculty whose research is of interest to you.

To apply: Forward curriculum vitae, statement of related research interests, and 3 letters of reference to Rosanne Kerr, Operations Assistant (rosanne.kerr@dartmouth.edu). Applications will begin review on Dec 1, 2022 and continue until filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Females / Black, Indigenous, and people of color / Veterans / Disabled / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

Undergraduate Research Assistants

Dr. Nick Jacobson is recruiting undergraduate research assistants in the lab. He has several opportunities that undergraduates could become involved in including:

1. Creating new smartphone applications to assess and treat anxiety, depression, and substance use.

Developing Apps for Mental Health: Very few persons have access to care for their mental health. A major focus of this lab is creating digital solutions to assess and treat mental health problems. The main mental health problems that we treat are anxiety and depressive disorders, although there are opportunities to develop treatments for other types of mental health problems. These include smartphone-based and web-based applications. To date, we have created applications with more than 50,000 installs, and, consequently, this work can have profound and wide impact on persons daily lives.

2. The integration of smartphone-based and wearable data to draw inferences about a person’s mental health status.

Digital phenotyping/passive sensing of mental health: In recent years, wearable devices and smartphone sensors have been used to measure constructs related to psychopathology. The current work requires quantitative interests in applying machine learning and deep learning to smartphone sensor data to determine whether some signals might be fundamentally related to psychopathology processes (e.g. whether we can determine if someone is experiencing an increase in anxiety based on their sleep patterns detected through smartphone accelerometers).

3. Developing statistical methods for densely sampled data collection.

Extensions of modern statistical methods: Current smartphone-based and wearable data collection are limited in their ability to draw strong conclusions about the timing of causal processes. One of our foci is the creation and validation of new tools, including the timing of naturalistic and causal processes within intensive longitudinal data.

Note that Dr. Jacobson is currently recruiting undergraduate research assistants, a lab manager, graduate students, a programmer, and a post-doctoral fellow. If you’re interested in working with Dr. Jacobson please visit http://nicholasjacobson.com/#join and contact Dr. Jacobson directly at Nicholas.C.Jacobson@dartmouth.edu.