"The Rockefeller Center for Public Policy (the “Center” or “Rocky”) at Dartmouth seeks to fill at least one postdoctoral position for the 2026-2027 academic year. The Center seeks applications from qualified postdoctoral candidates with expertise in state and local policy research. The postdoctoral fellow will assist with qualitative and quantitative research on domestic childcare policy, with a specific focus on retention and recruitment of the early childhood education workforce. We are especially interested in applicants who have substantive interests in policy concerning education, housing, workforce, the environment, health, social policy, or the criminal justice system. Competitive candidates will have well-developed data management and analytical skills, experience conducting in-depth interviews, and broad methodological training, including familiarity with quantitative and qualitative approaches. Expertise in survey methods is helpful as is the ability to teach courses in public policy.

"This is a one-year position with the possibility of renewal. Salary is expected to be at least $70,000 per year in addition to a benefits package, computer support, moving allowance, and funds to support research. Postdoctoral fellows typically teach one course per year in Dartmouth’s academic quarter system on a topic to be determined in consultation with Center directors. We are especially interested in applicants with the ability to teach courses on public policy, budgeting, bureaucracy, American government or related topics. The anticipated starting date is July 1, 2026, but this is subject to availability and negotiation.

"Qualifications: Ph.D., or ABD students with a degree received by the start date, in a social science discipline (e.g., political science, economics, sociology, geography). We welcome applications from emerging scholars who do not yet have a record of publications in peer-reviewed journals. Ideally, applicants will have the ability to help formulate proposals for external grant funding."

Review of applications will begin on April 6, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Read the complete announcement and apply on Interfolio.