Economics Research Specialist in Globalization

Dartmouth College • Hanover, NH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Economics at Dartmouth College invites applications for an Economics Research Specialist (ERS) at the rank of Post Graduate Research Associate. The ERS will join the Michael G. Fisch 1983 Academic Cluster on Globalization, focusing on globalization and political economy, and will work under the supervision of affiliated faculty, including Treb Allen (Economics), Davin Chor (Tuck School of Business), and Yang-Yang Zhou (Government).

The ERS supports and conducts scholarly research and teaching with department faculty, contributing to research design, literature searches, experiments, data collection and analysis, and writing reports and papers. The position also includes participation in Globalization Cluster seminars and administrative support for the Cluster. There may be opportunities to assist with undergraduate courses or laboratory sections.

This is a full-time, in-residence position at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. The start date may be as early as January 2027. Appointments are typically for one year, with the option of a one-year extension. The starting annual salary is $60,000. ERSs working in residence in Hanover are eligible for Graduate Special Student status and may take up to one Dartmouth course per academic year, with tuition paid by Dartmouth as a working-condition fringe benefit.

Dartmouth encourages academic excellence and open exchange within a culture of mutual respect, and welcomes people with different backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives. Applicants should address in their application letter how their research, teaching, service, and/or life experiences prepare them to support Dartmouth’s commitment to academic excellence in an environment welcoming to all. The position is eligible for J-1 visa sponsorship for eligible candidates; employment is contingent on authorization to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in economics or a related field, completed by the start of the appointment.
• Demonstrated excellence in academic performance.
• Strong statistical or data science background and knowledge of causal inference techniques.
• Strong programming skills in R and/or Python.
• Familiarity working with AI tools, including Claude code.
• Interest in the social sciences, including topics related to migration, development, aid, and/or conflict.
• Ability to work independently, excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, and strong written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Research Assistant experience.
• Long-term interest in pursuing a Ph.D. in political science, economics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist Globalization Cluster faculty with research, including processing and analyzing large datasets and coding to implement economic and econometric models.
• Participate in weekly internal and external seminars of the Globalization Cluster.
• Provide administrative support for the Globalization Cluster, including updating its website and helping coordinate seminars.
• Contribute to research at all stages, including research design, literature searches, conducting experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and writing reports and papers.
• Potentially assist in classrooms or laboratory sections by helping undergraduate students with labs, review sessions, paper editing, and grading certain assignments.

Benefits

• Eligible in-residence employees may receive Graduate Special Student status and tuition coverage for up to one Dartmouth course per academic year as a working-condition fringe benefit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level