Postgraduate Policy Fellow (2026)

Postgraduate Policy Fellow (2026)

Position Title: Postgraduate Policy Fellow (2026)

Department: The Rockefeller Center

Position Type: Fellowship

Qualifications:

B.A. degree received by the start date, in a social science discipline (e.g., political science, economics, sociology, geography). Exceptional candidates will have training and/or degrees beyond the bachelor's, such as a master's degree or specialized training.

Applicants who have a Ph.D. degree should apply for postdoctoral positions.

Application Instructions:

Please provide the following materials electronically via Interfolio https://apply.interfolio.com/183322.

1. Letter of application
2. Curriculum Vitae or resume, including names and contact information for three references
3. Two writing samples

Review of applications will begin on April 13, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

For inquiries or questions, please send a message to: rockefeller.director@dartmouth.edu.

Description:

The Rockefeller Center for Public Policy (the "Center" or "Rocky") at Dartmouth seeks to fill at least one Postgraduate Policy Fellow (PPF) position for the 2026-2027 academic year. The Center serves as a catalyst for public policy research, teaching, and deliberation. It is dedicated to providing an interdisciplinary non-partisan perspective on policy-related topics. Additionally, Rocky fosters a commitment to the ideals of public service and informed public debate exemplified by Nelson A. Rockefeller, former governor of New York State and Vice President of the United States.

The Center seeks applications from qualified candidates with expertise in public policy and politics research. Competitive candidates will have well-developed data management skills, proficiency in data visualization, and broad methodological training, including familiarity with quantitative and qualitative approaches. Expertise with survey methods is helpful as is the ability to serve as an assistant in public policy or government courses.

At Dartmouth, PPFs will be part of a social science scholarly community beyond Rocky that includes: the Departments of Government, Economics, Sociology, History, Anthropology, and Geography; the Political Economy Project; the Dickey Center for International Understanding; the Leslie Humanities Center, the Wright Center for the Study of Computation and Just Communities, the Neukom Institute for Computational Science, the Irving Institute for Energy and Society, and the Ethics Institute. Postgraduate policy fellows also have access to professional development opportunities through the Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.

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.

This is a one-year position with the possibility of renewal. Salary is expected to be at least $60,000 per year in addition to a benefits package, computer support, moving allowance, and funds to support research. The official appointment will be classified as a post-graduate research associate. The anticipated starting date is July 1, 2026, but this is subject to availability and negotiation.