JOE - October 2012

The Canadian Institute for Research on Public Policy and Public Administration (CIRPPPA) at the Universite de Moncton invites applications for a one-year (renewable) Senior Researcher position.

The Senior Researcher's main responsibilities include the conduct of empirical, cost-benefit economic impacts studies and/or in-depth case studies in the following policy areas: energy, natural resources, industrial and regional development, economic growth. The candidate will also have project management and business development responsibilities such as writing research proposals, managing project budgets and overseeing the preparation and realisation of multidisciplinary research projects. The Senior Researcher is expected to establish and maintain subject-matter expertise by publishing in peer-reviewed journals and/or present at annual conferences and meetings. The Senior Researcher has the opportunity to teach (in French) in relevant departments, faculty or programs at the Universite de Moncton.

The position requires a PhD or equivalent in economics, public policy, or related field. Candidates should have strong quantitative skills and experience building and using micro-level databases. Candidates should have excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English. Candidates should be Canadian citizens or have the permanent residence status.

CIRPPPA welcomes applications from all qualified persons, including visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities. CIRPPPA is an independent think tank located at the Universite de Moncton in Moncton New Brunswick that fosters objective research on international, national, provincial and regional public policy issues that impacts the economic and social development of Atlantic Canada. We offer a work environment, flexible and collegial with competitive benefits and salaries.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, samples of research or published work and 3 letters of reference to www.econjobmarket.com, by mail to: Marc Duhamel, Executive Dirrector, 18 ave. Antonine-Maillet, Pavillon Leopold-Taillon, Suite 410, University de Moncton, Moncton NB, E1A 3E9 CANADA or by email to: info@icrpap.ca.