Economics Research Specialist
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH
Full-time
Research
Posted on April 16, 2024
Position Details
Position Information
Posting date
02/14/2024
Closing date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Number
1128753
Position Title
Economics Research Specialist
Department this Position Reports to
Economics
Hiring Range Minimum
$24.66
Hiring Range Maximum
$30.82
Union Type
Not a Union Position
SEIU Level
Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Employment Category
Regular Full Time w/end date
Scheduled Months per Year
12
Scheduled Hours per Week
40
Schedule
M-F 8:00-5:00
Location of Position
Hanover, NH
Remote Work Eligibility?
Remote eligible
Is this a term position?
Yes
If yes, length of term in months.
24
Is this a grant funded position?
No
Position Purpose
To collaborate with and independently support faculty with all stages of qualitative and quantitative research related to economics and economic policy, including (i) programming to construct and validate data, undertake descriptive and econometric analyses, and estimate economic models; and (ii) communication of qualitative and quantitative research in writing, including internal write-ups as well as assistance drafting and editing papers for publication.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors plus 1-2 year(s) of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Eric Edmonds
Department Contact Phone Number
Eric Edmonds
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Eric Edmonds
Department Contact's Phone Number
603-646-2944
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 a 24-month term position.
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
Additional Instructions
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis:
1. A cover letter that includes:
a. A brief description of your experience as a research assistant and with any independent research (e.g. thesis or other research projects)
b. A brief description of your mathematical background.
c. A description of your familiarity with various statistical and computer packages (e.g. STATA, Matlab, ArcGIS, etc.)
d. The names of two references (and their email and phone contact information) who will be provide references. At least one reference must be someone for whom you have worked as a research assistant. Please indicate which references you have worked for as a research assistant.
2. A current CV.
3. A transcript (unofficial is fine).
4. Date you are available to start work.
Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/72500
Key Accountabilities
Description
Data Construction and Analysis
Percentage Of Time
50
Description
Data Visualization
Percentage Of Time
20
Description
Econometrics and Statistical Inference
Percentage Of Time
15
Description
Communication of research
Percentage Of Time
10
Description
Coordination
Percentage Of Time
5
-
--
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
--
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Information
Posting date
02/14/2024
Closing date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Number
1128753
Position Title
Economics Research Specialist
Department this Position Reports to
Economics
Hiring Range Minimum
$24.66
Hiring Range Maximum
$30.82
Union Type
Not a Union Position
SEIU Level
Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Employment Category
Regular Full Time w/end date
Scheduled Months per Year
12
Scheduled Hours per Week
40
Schedule
M-F 8:00-5:00
Location of Position
Hanover, NH
Remote Work Eligibility?
Remote eligible
Is this a term position?
Yes
If yes, length of term in months.
24
Is this a grant funded position?
No
Position Purpose
To collaborate with and independently support faculty with all stages of qualitative and quantitative research related to economics and economic policy, including (i) programming to construct and validate data, undertake descriptive and econometric analyses, and estimate economic models; and (ii) communication of qualitative and quantitative research in writing, including internal write-ups as well as assistance drafting and editing papers for publication.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors plus 1-2 year(s) of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Previous programming experience (in languages such as R, Matlab, Python, or Stata), as gained through past coursework, past independent research, past work experience, or past research experience
- Demonstrated interest and enthusiasm in applying programming experience to economic research and economic policy work
- Demonstrated ability to work well independently
- Attention to detail
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Creativity
- Excellent writing and oral communication skills
- A long-term interest in pursuing research related to economics and economic policy
- For a subset of projects whose work blends qualitative and quantitative research, the ideal candidate should not only have skills and interest in constructing and analyzing data but also in undertaking qualitative, institutional, and historical work needed to interpret the data in context
- For a subset of projects whose work is more technically oriented, the ideal candidate should have a strong mathematical background (including multivariate calculus and linear algebra, with knowledge of higher-level math coursework such as graph theory and differential equations)
- An interest in pursuing a PhD in Economics
Eric Edmonds
Department Contact Phone Number
Eric Edmonds
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Eric Edmonds
Department Contact's Phone Number
603-646-2944
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 a 24-month term position.
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
Additional Instructions
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis:
1. A cover letter that includes:
a. A brief description of your experience as a research assistant and with any independent research (e.g. thesis or other research projects)
b. A brief description of your mathematical background.
c. A description of your familiarity with various statistical and computer packages (e.g. STATA, Matlab, ArcGIS, etc.)
d. The names of two references (and their email and phone contact information) who will be provide references. At least one reference must be someone for whom you have worked as a research assistant. Please indicate which references you have worked for as a research assistant.
2. A current CV.
3. A transcript (unofficial is fine).
4. Date you are available to start work.
Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/72500
Key Accountabilities
Description
Data Construction and Analysis
Percentage Of Time
50
Description
Data Visualization
Percentage Of Time
20
Description
Econometrics and Statistical Inference
Percentage Of Time
15
Description
Communication of research
Percentage Of Time
10
Description
Coordination
Percentage Of Time
5
-
--
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
--
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you learn about this employment opportunity?
- Current Dartmouth employee (Please specify full name below)
- Word of mouth
- Mentioned on social, digital, or print media (e.g. LinkedIn feed, VOX, Valley News, listserv)
- jobs@dartmouth.edu email outreach
- Recruiter (Please specify full name or event below)
- abilityJOBS
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Glassdoor
- Handshake
- HigherEdJobs
- Indeed
- Inside Higher Ed
- LinkedIn's Job Board
- RecruitMilitary
- Dartmouth's Job Board (searchjobs.dartmouth.edu)
- Other (Please specify below)
- If you would like to add more information to your answer, please specify here:
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
