Economics Research Specialist in Behavioral Economics and Finance

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.

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.

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.