JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2019 - January 31, 2020
University of Alaska Anchorage
Position Title/Short Description
Section: US: Other Academic (Visiting or Temporary)
Location: Anchorage, Alaska, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
Q2 -- Renewable Resources and Conservation
Q3 -- Nonrenewable Resources and Conservation
Q5 -- Environmental Economics
O -- Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth
J -- Labor and Demographic Economics
H -- Public Economics
I -- Health, Education, and Welfare
R -- Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics
Keywords:
Natural Resource Economics
Development Economics
Applied Microeconomics
Environmental Economics
Bioeconomic Modelling
Natural Capital
Labor Economics
Public Economics
Economics of Education
Full Text of JOE Listing:
The UAA Department of Economics is searching for a bright creative post-doctoral scholar with interests in applied microeconomics. Areas of emphasis can include natural resource and development, environmental, public, labor, urban, economics of education. Preference will be given to candidates with strong training in applied microeconomics.
Responsibilities include 1) engaging in high quality research that leads to publications in top journals, 2) working collaboratively on research projects with members of the Department of Economics and the Institute for Social and Economic Research, and 3) teaching one principles course per semester.
Salary will be $70,000 per year. Funding is from an endowed chair and is not dependent upon state appropriations. The successful candidate will also receive a generous benefits package, relocation funds, and a $5000 annual research/travel budget. The appointment is for one year, renewable for a second year subject to satisfactory performance.
Qualifications (Required):
1.Ph.D. in Economics or closely related field, earned in the last three years from the date of appointment.
2.Strong analytical, research, statistical, and quantitative skills.
3.Ability to write clearly, professionally, and persuasively.
4.Effective communication skills.
Qualifications (Preferred):
1.Stata, MATLAB or Mathematica, ArcGIS.
2.Strong economic modeling skills.
Application Requirements:
- Letters of Reference
- External Application URL and Instructions Below
Application Instructions:
1. A cover letter addressing:
a. General educational background and experience.
b. Interest in, and qualifications for, conducting research on the fields listed.
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. A writing sample demonstrating the ability to conduct good economic research and communicate the results well.
4. A graduate school transcript (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).
5. Teaching evaluations.
6. Names of three references.
Applicants must also arrange for three signed letters of recommendation to be uploaded to through the JOE site. At least one letter of reference must attest to completion of PhD prior to start date (Fall 2020).
Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2019 and continue until the position is filled. We anticipate that the first round of interviews to be conducted by phone in January 2020.
For more information about this position, or how to apply, contact the search committee chair, James Murphy, at murphy@uaa.alaska.edu or 907-786-1936.