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Environmental and Resource Economics Postdoctoral Scholar (up to 3 positions), Environmental Markets Lab (emLab), University of California Santa Barbara
Position overview
Position title: Environmental and Resource Economics Postdoctoral ScholarApplication Window
Open date: October 25, 2024
Next review date: Monday, Dec 2, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Sunday, Aug 31, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Environmental Markets Lab (emLab) is seeking up to 3 postdoctoral researchers to lead in the development and execution of research projects in environmental and resource economics. The successful candidate will contribute to one or more of emLab’s focus areas in climate and energy, land and freshwater, ocean and fisheries, and people and poverty. This year our key research priorities are: natural resource management, nature-based climate solutions, and randomized controlled trials.
The Environmental Markets Lab is a team of scientists based at UC Santa Barbara’s Bren School of Environmental Science & Management and Economics Department that conducts cutting-edge, data-driven research on the power, limitations, and design of market-based approaches to tackle pressing environmental problems. In collaboration with implementing partners, emLab aims to better align environmental objectives and economic incentives in support of sustainable livelihoods and a resilient planet. We endeavor to foster an inclusive, collaborative work environment to bring interdisciplinary expertise to solve critical environmental problems.
The ideal candidate(s) should have training in economic theory, econometrics, and/or other quantitative research tools and an interest and track record in publishing in top science and/or economics journals. They will have the opportunity to work with the emLab principal investigators and will report directly to the principal investigator who most closely aligns with their area of interest. The successful candidate(s) will have flexibility to contribute to emLab projects, and can also allocate a fraction of their time to their own research.
Salary and Benefits: Postdoctoral Researcher position, with salary commensurate with qualifications.
The Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service.
Department: https://msi.ucsb.edu/
Qualifications
Applicant must have a PhD degree (or equivalent) or be enrolled in a PhD program in economics with a focus in environmental and resource economics, or a closely related discipline, at the time of application.
PhD in economics with a focus in environmental and resource economics, or a closely related field, at the time of appointment.
● A minimum of 3 years of academic or applied research experience in econometric methods and/or economic theory related to fisheries, climate, land-use, or poverty alleviation;
● Excellent quantitative and modeling skills including advanced coding in R, Stata, Python, and/or Matlab;
● For some emLab projects, experience designing and running randomized controlled trials would be helpful;
● An interest and track record in publishing in top academic journals;
● Proficiency using GitHub and other modern data management, sharing, and presentation interfaces;
● Proficiency with LaTeX;
● Ability to balance a diverse portfolio of responsibilities simultaneously;
● Excellent communication skills to contribute to reports and peer-reviewed scientific publications, deliver presentations, and translate scientific concepts for diverse audiences;
● Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain strong relationships with academic, NGO, and government partners, and to work effectively as part of a highly collaborative research team.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Writing Sample - Submit paper or other writing sample
- 3 required (contact information only)
The search committee will contact references of the top candidate(s) after the interviews. After references are checked, a top candidate will be chosen.
Help contact: lswanson@ucsb.edu
About UC Santa Barbara
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As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.