JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2014 - January 31, 2015
Resources for the Future
Position Title/Short Description
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
Q -- Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics
D -- Microeconomics
C -- Mathematical and Quantitative Methods
H -- Public Economics
L -- Industrial Organization
R -- Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics
O -- Economic Development, Technological Change, and Growth
Keywords:
Microeconomics;
Mathematical and Quantitative Methods;
Public Economics;
Industrial Organization
Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics;
Economic Development, Technological Change, and Growth
Full Text of JOE Listing:
Resources for the Future (RFF) invites applications for fellows and senior fellows. RFF is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research institution focused on independent economic and quantitative policy analysis in the fields of environment, energy and climate, and natural resources (see www.rff.org). RFF is committed to scholarly excellence and policy application and offers an outstanding environment for academic publication and high-level communication of research to policy audiences. More details on academic careers at RFF can be found at: http://www.rff.org/About_RFF/Pages/academiccareers.aspx.
RFF's research career track closely parallels the academic tenure system. The position of fellow corresponds approximately to an assistant or associate professor and that of senior fellow to a full professor.
Candidates for fellow and senior fellow positions with backgrounds in the above-listed fields are encouraged to apply. We will consider both new Ph.D's and those with more experience. For new Ph.D's, a completed dissertation by September 1, 2015 is required. For more senior candidates, qualifications include significant research and/or policy experience, a substantial publication record, and a well-developed research agenda. Key activities at all ranks include initiating and conducting high-quality research in the field(s) of interest, leading projects, and actively participating in the dissemination of research results. Senior candidates should be recognized as experts in the academic and policy communities, be able to attract funding for themselves and others on the research staff, and have an abiding interest in seeing their research affect public policy.
RFF offers a competitive salary and benefits and a stimulating work environment. The preferred start date is September 2015.
Deadlines: Materials should be submitted by November 15, 2014 (the job market paper may be submitted by December 1). Initial interviews will be scheduled during the January ASSA meetings for those attending.
RFF is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Should you experience any difficulty in applying online, please email fellowhiring@rff.org
Application Requirements:
- External Application Link
- Letters of Reference Instructions Below
Reference Instructions:
1) All applicants - for fellows and senior fellow positions -- should use our online application
process to submit a cover letter indicating their interest in the position, curriculum vitae,
Ph.D. transcript (unofficial acceptable), and 1 to 3 research papers/publications (including a
job market paper). The online application process is here: http://www.rff.org/jobs
2) In addition:
- For new Ph.D.'s applying for the position of fellow, at least 3 letters of reference must also be
provided. These letters should be emailed to the following address: fellowhiring@rff.org (please
include candidate name in subject).
- For more senior candidates (those applying for positions roughly equivalent to the associate or
full professor level), the names, affiliations, and contact information for at least three
individuals must be provided as references in the cover letter uploaded in step 1 above.
3) Alternatively, for applicants without access to the online process, all materials (including letters
of reference for new Ph.D's) may be mailed to: Chair, Fellow Hiring Committee, Resources for the
Future, 1616 P Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20036.
Deadlines: Materials should be submitted by November 15, 2014 (the job market paper may be submitted by December 1). Initial interviews will be scheduled during the January ASSA meetings for those attending.