University of California Davis

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The Department of Economics at the University of California, Davis, has an opening for a Professional Researcher in the area of Environmental Economics and Policy. This two-year appointment is intended for qualified post-doctoral candidates and early or mid-career academics.

The bulk of the position’s responsibility is divided between research and outreach. A successful applicant will be expected to excel at both economic research and the practice of public policy. This position will require the candidate to work closely with the California Air Resources Board (ARB) and support its economic analysis of environmental policy and regulation. The successful candidate will split time between the University of California at Davis and the California Air Resources Board in Sacramento. A major portion of the candidate’s research program should be on topics relevant to issues faced by the California Air Resources Board, such as but not limited to; the design and performance of cap-and-trade markets, emissions offset policy, or transportation policy.

Applicants should have Ph.D. or equivalent in economics. Persons with Ph.D. pending will be considered only if the degree will be awarded prior to the anticipated start date of July 1, 2015. The position will remain open until filled. Applications, however, must be received by December 15, 2014 to be assured of consideration in the first round. Three letters of recommendation, a recent research paper, and a CV are required to apply. Applications will be accepted online. Please follow the instructions as stated on the recruitment website.

Apply for the Environmental Economics position at:
https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF00432.

U.C. Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the development of a climate that supports equality of opportunity and respect for differences. CONTACT: Search Committee Chair, Department of Economics, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616