Position Details Position Information Posting date 08/27/2026 Closing date Open Until Filled Yes Position Number 1129696 Position Title Research Director Hiring Range Minimum $22.35 Hiring Range Maximum $27.94 Union Type Not a Union Position SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position FLSA Status NonExempt Employment Category Regular Full Time w/end date Scheduled Months per Year 12 Scheduled Hours per Week 40 Schedule Location of Position Hanover, NH Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only Is this a term position? Yes If yes, length of term in months. 12 Is this a grant funded position? Yes Position Purpose To manage the research operations of the Polarization Research Lab. Description The Polarization Research Lab (PRL) led by Associate Professor of Government Sean Westwood is seeking a Research Director. PRL is a crossuniversity social science research lab founded in 2022. Our work examines democratic attitudes, political trust, elite rhetoric, and governance. We combine rigorous survey research, experimental methods, and public engagement to produce findings that inform scholars, policymakers, journalists, and the public. We are seeking a Research Director to manage the lab's research pipeline from developing new research projects and survey instruments through data analysis and writing. This person will also help manage and mentor our postdoctoral and predoctoral researchers, ensuring the team runs smoothly and produces rigorous, timely work. We're looking for a strong quantitative researcher, a clear writer, and a good collaborator. The Research Director will have the chance to coauthor (and lead) papers and work on scientific projects with researchers from institutions around the world. While the majority of the time will be dedicated to collaborative lab projects, there will be opportunity (and space on the lab's survey instrument) to develop related independent research. Dartmouth is committed to academic excellence and encourages the open exchange of ideas within a culture of mutual respect. People with different backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives make the Dartmouth community diverse, which enhances academic excellence. Required Qualifications Education and Yrs Exp PhD plus 12 year(s) of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience Required Qualifications Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Ph.D. in Political Science, Economics, Statistics, or Computer Science. Advanced statistical and AI skills; substantial experience with writing code. Strong writing experience, with a preference for a track record of peerreviewed journal articles. Experience managing complex research projects. A collaborative, teamoriented approach, with the ability to support and mentor junior researchers. Preferred Qualifications 2 years of relevant experience. Experience managing or mentoring postdocs or predocs. Experience with largescale surveys or panel studies. Track record of peerreviewed publications. Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Sean Westwood Department Contact Phone Number Sean.

J.Westwooddartmouth Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Sean Westwood, Associate Professor of Government Department Contact's Phone Number Sean.

J.Westwooddartmouth Equal Opportunity Employer Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal 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. 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