JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027
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
Q4 -- Energy
Q5 -- Environmental Economics
O -- Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth
H -- Public Economics
I1 -- Health
J -- Labor and Demographic Economics
L -- Industrial Organization
R -- Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics
C9 -- Design of Experiments
Keywords:
Sustainability
Natural Resource Economics
Development Economics
Applied Microeconomics
Applied Macroeconomics
Applied Microeconomic Theory
Migration
Natural Capital
Public Economics
Labor Economics
Health Economics
Industrial Organization
Experimental Economics
Full Text of JOE Listing:
The University of Alaska Anchorage Department of Economics is searching for a scholar with interests in applied economics. Areas of emphasis can include natural resource and development economics, environmental economics, public, labor, health, urban, industrial organization, experimental economics or related fields. Preference will be given to candidates with strong training in applied economic methods and a research agenda that engages important policy questions from a microeconomic or macroeconomic perspective. Responsibilities include 1) engaging in high-quality research that informs public policy and that leads to publications in top journals, and 2) working collaboratively on research projects with members of the Department of Economics. Salary will be $70,000 per year. 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. For questions, contact James Murphy, jjmurphy2@alaska.edu
Application Requirements:
- Research Statement
- Research Papers
- Transcripts
- Job Market Paper
- Letters of Reference
- Cover Letter
- CV
Reference Instructions:
Application Instructions:
https://careers.alaska.edu/jobs/post-doctoral-scholar-of-economics-anchorage-alaska-united-states
Applicants must also arrange for three (3) signed letters of recommendation to be uploaded through the JOE site. At least one letter of reference must attest to completion of PhD prior to start date (August 2027).
Application deadline is November 24, 2026. Review of applications will begin on November 25, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.
Candidates must submit:
1. A cover letter specifically addressing interest in and fit for the position, including interest in conducting research in at least one field listed in the position description.
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. Research statement
4. A writing sample demonstrating the ability to conduct high-quality economic research and communicate the results effectively.
5. A graduate school transcript (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).
6. Names and contact information of three references.