Director of Polarization Research & Programs

Inomics; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College’s Polarization Research Lab seeks a Research Director to lead research programs, oversee project development, and mentor postdocs and predocs. The role emphasizes quantitative analysis, survey design, and collaboration across a cross‑university lab focused on democratic attitudes, trust, and governance.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field, extensive research management experience, and a strong track record in writing and publishing peer‑reviewed work.

Qualifications

• PhD required with 3–5 years of experience or equivalent.
• Expertise in quantitative methods and statistical analysis.
• Proven track record of peer‑reviewed publications preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years in research management, overseeing complex projects.
• Collaborative, mentoring mindset with junior researchers.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Polarization Research Lab’s research programs and project portfolio.
• Develop research questions and study designs.
• Design survey instruments and oversee data collection with rigor.
• Conduct and oversee quantitative analyses and write code for analyses.
• Prepare findings for peer‑reviewed publications and public summaries.
• Lead professional development for postdocs/predocs and undergraduates.
• Ensure compliance, reproducibility, and research standards.

Skills

Advanced statistics

AI/machine learning

Strong writing

Team leadership

Mentoring researchers

Education

PhD in Political Science/Economics/Statistics/CS

Tools

R

Python

Stata

Job description

Dartmouth College’s Polarization Research Lab seeks a Research Director to lead research programs, oversee project development, and mentor postdocs and predocs. The role emphasizes quantitative analysis, survey design, and collaboration across a cross‑university lab focused on democratic attitudes, trust, and governance.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field, extensive research management experience, and a strong track record in writing and publishing peer‑reviewed work.