University of California, Santa Barbara

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The Environmental Market Solutions Lab is an interdisciplinary team of economists and natural scientists based at UC Santa Barbara dedicated to bringing market-based solutions to the world's most pressing environmental problems. The postdoc will be expected to contribute to a current project evaluating the extent to which new technologies can have conservation impacts, with an application to global food systems. In particular, emLab researchers are examining whether innovations in cell-based seafood can transform supply and demand of food from the sea, and the role they may play in ocean conservation outcomes.


The ideal candidate will have a PhD in environmental or resource economics with excellent empirical and structural modeling skills, and may also have an interest in food systems and conservation.

Application deadline: 12/15/19 for first review; final date: 02/29/20

Apply at https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF01696

UCSB is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.