Research Director, Polarization Lab (Grant-Funded)

Dartmouth; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH, seeks a Research Director to lead the Polarization Research Lab’s research programs. You will supervise postdocs and predocs, oversee study design, data collection, and analyses, and ensure high-quality, timely outputs across projects studying democratic attitudes and governance.

The role requires a PhD and 5+ years of research leadership, with a strong publication record and collaborative skills.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in Political Science, Economics, Statistics, or Computer Science.
• Advanced statistical and AI skills; substantial coding experience.
• Strong writing experience with peer-reviewed articles.
• 5+ years of research management experience.
• Collaborative, team-oriented leadership and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Develop research questions and study designs.
• Oversee data collection, analysis, and writing for publications.
• Mentor postdocs and predoctoral researchers.
• Manage lab’s research pipeline and project portfolio.
• Ensure methodological rigor and timely outputs.

Skills

PhD required

Advanced statistical & AI skills

Coding experience

Strong writing record

Research management

Mentoring & collaboration

Education

PhD in Political Science, Economics, Statistics, or CS

Job description

Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH, seeks a Research Director to lead the Polarization Research Lab’s research programs. You will supervise postdocs and predocs, oversee study design, data collection, and analyses, and ensure high-quality, timely outputs across projects studying democratic attitudes and governance.

The role requires a PhD and 5+ years of research leadership, with a strong publication record and collaborative skills.