Data Scientist, Social Science Data and Computation Lab

Description

The Social Science Data and Computation Lab at Dartmouth College seeks to appoint a Data Scientist who will support research in economics, government, and quantitative social science. This position is based in and reports to the department chairs of those three academic units. It offers sustained exposure to frontier research and close interaction with active faculty and students.

This role is research facing. The person in this position will work closely with faculty and students on original projects; help design empirical strategies; clean, document, and prepare data; conduct statistical analysis using Stata and R (and possibly Python). The data scientist will help translate results into clear tables, figures, and presentations; and teach short workshops for undergraduates on applied data skills.

This position is full-time, salaried ($90-$100K according to experience), non-remote, and in-residence at Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH. The start date is as early as July 1, 2026.

Dartmouth is committed to academic excellence and encourages the open exchange of ideas within a culture of mutual respect. Dartmouth welcomes people with different backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives and believes that diversity in all its forms enhances academic excellence. Applicants should address in their cover letter how their research, teaching, service, and/or life experiences prepare them to serve Dartmouth’s commitment to academic excellence in an environment that is welcoming to all.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s degree in economics, public policy, or a related field or equivalent experience
• Strong applied micro skills are essential;
• Statistical analysis with Stata and R
• Experience with research workflows, replication standards, and collaborative projects matters more than narrow technical specialization.

Preferred:

• Work experience in academic research settings;
• Ability to support multiple projects at once;
• Interest in new methods, including machine learning and large language models applied to social science.
• Experience with Python

Applicants with available OPT are encouraged to apply. This position cannot sponsor other types of employment visas.

Application Instructions

Please submit the following materials via Interfolio:

1. Cover letter, describing research experience and data skills;
2. CV, including names and contact information for three references.

Review of applications will begin March 15, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Recommendation letters will only be requested from semi-finalists.

For questions about the position, please contact Professor Eric Edmonds at eric.v.edmonds@dartmouth.edu.