Economics Research Specialist in Economics and Economic Policy

Dartmouth College • Hanover, NH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Economics at Dartmouth College invites applications for an Economics Research Specialist at the rank of Post Graduate Research Associate. The specialist will support Professor Heidi Williams with qualitative and quantitative research related to economics and economic policy, contributing to research design, literature searches, experiments, data collection and analysis, and preparation of reports and papers. The role may also involve assisting with undergraduate teaching, including labs, review sessions, paper editing, and grading certain assignments.

This is a full-time position based in residence in Hanover, New Hampshire, and is expected to be non-remote, although remote positions may be possible. The appointment is typically for one year, with potential for renewal, and may begin as early as June 2027. The annual salary is $60,000. Economics Research Specialists working in residence in Hanover are eligible for Graduate Special Student status and may take up to one Dartmouth course per academic year at Dartmouth’s expense as a working-condition fringe benefit.

Applicants should address 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.
• Long-term interest in pursuing research related to economics and economic policy.
• Experience and interest in constructing and analyzing data, as well as undertaking qualitative, institutional, and historical work needed to interpret data in context.
• Previous programming experience in a language such as R, Matlab, Python, or Stata.
• Demonstrated ability to work well collaboratively and independently.
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and creativity.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Program to construct and validate data.
• Undertake descriptive and econometric analyses.
• Estimate economic models.
• Communicate qualitative and quantitative research in writing.
• Assist with drafting and editing papers for publication.
• Contribute to research design, literature searches, experiments, data collection and analysis, and writing reports and papers.
• Potentially assist undergraduate students with labs, review sessions, paper editing, and grading certain assignments.

Benefits

• Eligible in-residence employees may take up to one Dartmouth course per academic year with tuition paid by Dartmouth as a working-condition fringe benefit.
• J-1 visa sponsorship is available for eligible candidates.

What This Job Offers

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