Economics Research Specialist in Behavioral Economics and Finance

Description

The Department of Economics at Dartmouth College invites
applications for an Economic Research Specialist in the area(s) of
finance, applied contract theory, industrial organization,
development, and/or behavioral economics. The position will be to
work on projects headed by Professors Apoorv Gupta and Jonathan Zinman .
This opportunity is ideal for candidates looking to develop their
empirical and theoretical skills in preparation for pursuing a
graduate program in economics or finance.

The fellow’s responsibilities include:

• Coding and analyzing large datasets using Python, R, and/or

Stata;

• Supporting field experiment design and implementation;
• Supporting data acquisition strategies and implementation from

various sources;

• Performing structural estimation;
• Conducting literature and market landscape reviews;
• Writing up results for presentations and publications; possibly

also supporting survey design and implementation.

Economic Research Specialist (ERSs) will work with department
faculty supporting and conducting scholarly research and teaching
in anticipation of advancing their skills and experience to prepare
for the next stage of their careers. ERSs are expected to
contribute to all stages of research – including research design,
literature searches, conducting experiments, collecting and
analyzing data and writing reports and papers. ERSs may also have
the opportunity to contribute in the classroom or in laboratory
sections of courses, helping undergraduate students with labs,
review sessions, paper editing and grading certain
assignments.

This position is full-time for the Department of Economics at
Dartmouth College with a start date as early as July 1, 2027.
Appointments are typically for a 1-year period with the option of a
1-year extension. We pay a competitive salary of $60,000 per year
and benefits.

ERSs who are working in residence in Hanover, NH are
eligible for
Graduate Special Student status and the ability to take certain
Dartmouth courses with the tuition paid by Dartmouth as a working
condition fringe benefit. The benefit covers a maximum of 1 course
per academic year the ERSs is employed and in residence at
Dartmouth.

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 application 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:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, completed by the start of the

appointment and preferably in a match-based discipline

• Strong motivation to learn!
• Attention to detail
• Resourcefulness and strong problem-solving skills
• Strong quantitative, data, and project management skills
• Strong teamwork skills: ability to take initiative and/or

direction, as needed

• Facility with Stata, Python, or R, or equivalent
• Fluency and excellent communication skills in English
• Knowledge of GIS software, and facility with structural models

and estimation is preferable

Preferred:

• A long-term interest in pursuing research related to economics

and economic policy

• An interest in pursuing a PhD in Economics

This position is eligible for J-1 visa sponsorship for eligible
candidates. Employment is contingent on authorization to work in
the United States.

Application Instructions

1. Application letter that addresses:

• Relevant research-related experience
• Teaching or mentoring experience
• Preparation to serve Dartmouth’s commitment to academic

excellence in an environment that is welcoming to all

• Educational and career goals and how the position would advance

them

2. CV/Resume

• Name
• Email and phone/text contact
• Current position or academic affiliation
• Date of (expected) undergraduate degree
• Academic concentration(s)
• Include programming languages and/or software and levels of

proficiency

3. Most recent academic transcript

4. Contact information for three professional references

Review of applications will begin November 12, 2026 and will
continue until the position is filled. For questions about the
position, please contact Van Nguyen at
Van.Anh.Nguyen@dartmouth.edu.

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law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status,
or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome
from all.

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