Postbaccalaureate Fellow in Economics: Trade and Development

The Department of Economics at Dartmouth College invites applications for a Postbaccalaureate Fellow (PBF), at the rank of postgraduate research associate, in the area(s) of trade and development. The fellow will work with professors Matthew Grant and Meredith Startz on projects around international and domestic supply chains in developing countries, distribution of consumer goods, and access to finance for small businesses.

The fellow's responsibilities include:

• Supporting data collection, including programming surveys in SurveyCTO, overseeing quality monitoring of incoming data, and assisting with random sampling protocols.
• Conducting economic analysis, including running regressions and constructing associated tables and figures.
• Communicating findings, including supporting manuscript preparation and writing reports to share with partners.
• Providing teaching assistance for undergraduate research courses.

Postbaccalaureate Fellows (PBFs) will work with 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. PBFs 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. PBFs 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, non-remote, in-residence for the Department of Economics at Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH, with a start date as early as July 2026. Appointments are typically for a 1-year period. The salary for this position is $60,000.

Fellows 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 fellow 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.

• Bachelor's in economics or a related field, completed by the start of the appointment
• Strong statistical programming skills in Stata. Experience working in GIS and SurveyCTO a plus but not required
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and learn new technical skills
• Strong quantitative background and analytical skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Interest in pursuing a Ph.D. in economics, public policy, or a related field.

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

Please submit the following electronically via Interfolio:

1. Application letter that addresses:




• relevant research-related experience
• any teaching or mentoring experience
• preparation to advance 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 and contact information
• Educational information, including date of expected degree, field of study, and relevant coursework
• Any relevant research experience, including prior RA positions
• Programming languages with level of proficiency
• Contact information for at least 2 references




3. Most recent academic transcript

Review of applications will begin January 10, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Recommendation letters will be requested only for finalists. For questions about the position, please contact Meredith Startz at Meredith.L.Startz@dartmouth.edu.