AddressDescription
Position Purpose
- To collaborate with and independently support faculty with all stages of qualitative and/or quantitative research and in support of pedagogy in the Social Sciences. Research responsibilities may include (i) programming to clean and construct data, create figures, and estimate statistical models; (ii) collecting and analyzing archival or ethnographic information, and (iii) communication of qualitative and/or quantitative research in writing, including internal writeups as well as assistance drafting and editing papers for publication. Pedagogical responsibilities may include serving as a teaching assistant for one course per term.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
- Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Experience
years of Social Science research experience
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities
- English writing, speaking, and reading skills
- Office productivity software
- Attention to detail
- Interest in political science and public policy
- Programming in R or Stata
- Qualtrics survey software usage/competence
Preferred Qualifications
- Longterm interest in political science research
- Interest in pursuing a PhD in political science, public policy, or in a related socials science field
- Writing and speaking Spanish
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
- Charles Crabtree
Department Contact Phone Number
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
- Charles Crabtree, Assistant Professor
Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer
- Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. 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 by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check - Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a preemployment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, nondiscriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? - Not an essential function
Special Instructions to Applicants - This position is a 12month term position.
Additional Instructions
- Key Accountabilities
Description
Data Collection, Wrangling, and Analysis
- Collect data via archival research, oral histories, interviews, review of primary source literature, and/or design and implementation of surveys.
- Write data scripts to read in, clean, and analyze datasets including large and sometimes raw or unstructured files.
- Assemble, organize, and clean data in preparation for analysis.
- Undertake analysis, trialanderror, and crossvalidation to ensure consistency and quality in data construction.
Percentage Of Time
- 25%
Description
Data Visualization
- Prepare appropriate and understandable representations of data such as graphs, charts, tables, and summary statistics.
Percentage Of Time
- 10%
Description
Analysis and Statistical Inference
- Undertake descriptive and inferential statistical analyses.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and propose potential solutions to problems that arise in the process of data analysis.
Percentage Of Time
- 15%
Description
Communication of research
- Conduct literature reviews and background research for grant proposals and academic papers.
- Summarize data analyses in writing for grant proposals and academic papers.
- Generate detailed documentation and openaccess code that other researchers can use to replicate, update, and extend data construction and analysis.
- Assist with drafting and editing papers for publication.
Percentage Of Time
- 20%
Description
Coordination
- Assist with management of research team, including mentorship of undergraduate students.
- Track and report on project tasks and progress.
- Coordinate and provide feedback to undergraduate research assistants.
Percentage Of Time
- 7.5%
Description
Teaching Assistance
- Identifying, reviewing, and organizing curricular content.
- Preparation of classroom materials.
- Participation in the presentation and review of curriculum.
- Assistance in evaluating assignments.
Percentage Of Time
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