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Environmental and Resource Economics Postdoctoral Scholar (up to 3 positions), Environmental Markets Lab (emLab), University of California Santa Barbara

University of California Santa Barbara

Position overview
Position title: Environmental and Resource Economics Postdoctoral Scholar Salary range: The posted UC system-wide salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 23 for the salary range at UCSB. A reasonable estimate for this position is $64,480 to $77,327. "Off-scale salaries" and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. Percent time: 100 Anticipated start: The start date is negotiable. Ideally the position starts July 1, 2024 or later. Position duration: This is a 2-year initial appointment Application Window

Open date: November 14, 2023

Most recent review date: Monday, Jan 22, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Monday, Nov 11, 2024 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 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 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 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 and the on-site work location is in Santa Barbara, California.

Salary is competitive, commensurate with the applicant's qualifications.

Full benefits package included. Postdoctoral benefits are included (http://hr.ucsb.edu/benefits/postdoc.php).

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.

Department: https://msi.ucsb.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

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 (required at time of start)

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/JPF02656

Help contact: lswanson@ucsb.edu
About UC Santa Barbara

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20. For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

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.
Job location
Santa Barbara, CA UCSB

To apply, please visit: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02656



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