Research Director: Quantitative Lab Lead

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

Job summary

The Polarization Research Lab at Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH seeks a Research Director to lead research programs, mentor postdocs and predocs, and ensure scientific and operational excellence. The role oversees study design, data collection, and quantitative analysis, with emphasis on rigorous, timely outputs.

We value strong writing, collaboration, and experience managing large, grant-funded projects. This is a 12-month term, 40 hours per week, onsite position in Hanover.

Qualifications

• PhD in Political Science, Economics, Statistics, or Computer Science.
• Advanced statistical and AI skills; substantial coding experience.
• 5+ years of research management experience and leading complex projects.
• Strong writing, with peer‑reviewed publications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Polarization Research Lab’s research programs and portfolio, ensuring scientific quality and staff development.
• Develop research questions and study designs; oversee data collection and analysis.
• Design survey instruments; supervise data collection and checking of code; ensure rigor in analyses.
• Publish findings in peer‑reviewed journals, reports, and public summaries; mentor postdocs and predocs.

Skills

Advanced statistical and AI skills

Coding experience

Strong writing ability

Research management experience

Mentoring / collaboration

Education

PhD in Political Science, Economics, Statistics, or CS

3–5 years' experience or equivalent

Job description

The Polarization Research Lab at Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH seeks a Research Director to lead research programs, mentor postdocs and predocs, and ensure scientific and operational excellence. The role oversees study design, data collection, and quantitative analysis, with emphasis on rigorous, timely outputs.

We value strong writing, collaboration, and experience managing large, grant-funded projects. This is a 12-month term, 40 hours per week, onsite position in Hanover.