Social Science Post-Baccalaureate Scholar

Dartmouth College   Hanover, NH   Full-time     Education
Posted on May 22, 2024
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Position Details

Position Information

Posting date

05/20/2024

Closing date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

1128863

Position Title

Social Science Post-Baccalaureate Scholar

Department this Position Reports to

Government

Hiring Range Minimum

$24.66

Hiring Range Maximum

$30.82

Union Type

Not a Union Position

SEIU Level

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Employment Category

Temporary Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

12

Scheduled Hours per Week

40

Schedule

M – F 8 – 5

Location of Position

Hanover, NH 03755

Remote Work Eligibility?

Hybrid

Is this a term position?

Yes

If yes, length of term in months.

12

Is this a grant funded position?

No

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 write-ups 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
  • 1 – 3 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
  • Long-term 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

603-646-2394

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Charles Crabtree, Assistant Professor

Department Contact's Phone Number

603-646-2394

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 pre-employment 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, non-discriminatory 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 12-month term position.

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy


Additional Instructions

Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/73864

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, trial-and-error, and cross-validation 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 open-access 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

22.5%

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
  3. Curriculum Vitae
  4. Writing Portfolio
Optional Documents

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