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Postdoctoral Position in Environmental Science
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Postdoctoral Position in Environmental Science
University of California Santa Barbara
United States
Job #JPF02656Marine Science Institute / Office of Research / UC Santa BarbaraPosition Overview
Position Title:
Environmental and Resource Economics Postdoctoral ScholarSalary Range:
The posted UC system-wide salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. A reasonable estimate for this position is $64,480 to $77,327.Percent Time:
100Anticipated Start:
The start date is negotiable, ideally July 1, 2024, or later.Position Duration:
This is a 2-year initial appointment.Application Window
Open Date:
November 14, 2023Next Review Date:
January 22, 2024, at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time)Final Date:
November 11, 2024, at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time)Position Description
The Environmental Markets Lab (emLab) is seeking up to 3 postdoctoral researchers to lead in the development and execution of applied and/or academic 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.The Environmental Markets Lab is an interdisciplinary 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 market-based approaches to tackle pressing environmental problems. 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 eleven 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 the emLab projects they are most interested in and can also allocate a fraction of their time to their own research.The research work will be conducted solely in California, specifically in Santa Barbara. Salary is competitive, commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications, and a full benefits package is included.The position is available immediately and will be open until filled. The Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service as appropriate to the position.Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
Applicants must have completed all requirements for a PhD program (or equivalent) except the dissertation in economics with a focus in environmental and resource economics, or a closely related discipline, at the time of application.Additional Qualifications
The applicant must have a doctoral degree in economics or a closely related field at the time of appointment.Preferred Qualifications
• A minimum of 3 years of academic or applied research experience in econometric methods and/or economic theory related to fisheries, climate, energy transitions, land-use, or poverty alleviation;• Excellent quantitative and modeling skills including advanced coding in R, Stata, Python, and/or Matlab;• 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
Document Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Writing Sample - Submit paper or other writing sample
Reference Requirements
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.Apply Link:
https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02656Help Contact:
lswanson@ucsb.edu Job Location
Santa Barbara, CA UCSB
In your application, please refer to Polytechnicpositions.com
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University of California Santa Barbara
United States
Job #JPF02656Marine Science Institute / Office of Research / UC Santa BarbaraPosition Overview
Position Title:
Environmental and Resource Economics Postdoctoral ScholarSalary Range:
The posted UC system-wide salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. A reasonable estimate for this position is $64,480 to $77,327.Percent Time:
100Anticipated Start:
The start date is negotiable, ideally July 1, 2024, or later.Position Duration:
This is a 2-year initial appointment.Application Window
Open Date:
November 14, 2023Next Review Date:
January 22, 2024, at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time)Final Date:
November 11, 2024, at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time)Position Description
The Environmental Markets Lab (emLab) is seeking up to 3 postdoctoral researchers to lead in the development and execution of applied and/or academic 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.The Environmental Markets Lab is an interdisciplinary 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 market-based approaches to tackle pressing environmental problems. 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 eleven 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 the emLab projects they are most interested in and can also allocate a fraction of their time to their own research.The research work will be conducted solely in California, specifically in Santa Barbara. Salary is competitive, commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications, and a full benefits package is included.The position is available immediately and will be open until filled. The Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service as appropriate to the position.Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
Applicants must have completed all requirements for a PhD program (or equivalent) except the dissertation in economics with a focus in environmental and resource economics, or a closely related discipline, at the time of application.Additional Qualifications
The applicant must have a doctoral degree in economics or a closely related field at the time of appointment.Preferred Qualifications
• A minimum of 3 years of academic or applied research experience in econometric methods and/or economic theory related to fisheries, climate, energy transitions, land-use, or poverty alleviation;• Excellent quantitative and modeling skills including advanced coding in R, Stata, Python, and/or Matlab;• 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
Document Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Writing Sample - Submit paper or other writing sample
Reference Requirements
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.Apply Link:
https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02656Help Contact:
lswanson@ucsb.edu Job Location
Santa Barbara, CA UCSB
In your application, please refer to Polytechnicpositions.com
#J-18808-Ljbffr