Post Doctoral Fellow (Environmental Economics) Kingston,RI

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Post Doctoral Fellow (Environmental Economics)

University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI

Days Posted: 10 days

Experience Level:Not Specified

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Pay Range: $25.76/hr - $45.47/hr (Estimated)

Position Information Posting Number SF02106 Job Title Post Doctoral Fellow (Environmental Economics) Position Number 107021 FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union Non-Union Non-Classified Staff Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 99 Pay Grade Range Anticipated Salary: $63,000 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited Department Information Department Environmt & Nat. Resource Econ Contact(s) Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu) Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded Yes Extension Contingency Notes Position is full-time calendar year, limited to 07/24/2027 with anticipated renewal. _____ Job Description Summary The search will remain open until the position has been filled. ____ About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City. _____ POSITION SUMMARY: The Department of Environmental and Natural Resource Economics at the University of Rhode Island invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral fellow position. This position offers an exciting opportunity for cutting edge research on climate change adaptation and coastal management in the United States. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary, multi-state team and play a key role in advancing knowledge on nonmarket valuation and experimental approaches, with strong potential for high impact publications and policy relevance. The postdoctoral fellow will lead research initiatives focused on economic impacts of climate change on coastal communities and adaptation strategies. Responsibilities include designing and implementing surveys and experiments, as well as conducting hedonic price analyses to measure impact of climate change and adaptation strategies. This position provides opportunities for collaboration across disciplines, professional development, participation in publications and grant writing, conference presentations, and outreach activities. Duties and Responsibilities KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct advanced non-market valuation research related to coastal management under climate change scenarios. Design and implement surveys and experiments to assess public preferences for adaptation and economic impacts. Perform hedonic price analyses to evaluate the impacts of climate change on coastal property values. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and contribute to project planning, data analysis, and dissemination of results. Prepare research findings for academic publications, policy briefs, and presentations at professional conferences and stakeholder meetings. Mentor undergraduate and graduate students. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform other duties as assigned. LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT: Survey and lab experiment. Required Qualifications REQUIRED: <ol> <li> PhD in Economics, Applied Economics, Environmental Economics, or related field. </li><li> Strong background in environmental and resource economics, with specific expertise in non-market valuation and the economics of ecosystem services. </li><li> Proficiency in econometric methods (particularly as applied to environmental data and non-market valuation techniques). </li><li> Experience with survey and lab experiment design and implementation (particularly stated and revealed preference elicitation methods). </li><li> Proven track record of publication or high-quality research output. </li><li> Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills. </li><li> Proficiency with written communication skills. </li><li> Ability to work with diverse groups/populations. </li></ol> Preferred Qualifications PREFERRED: <ul> <li>Knowledge of coastal management, ecosystem functions, and climate change adaptation. </li></ul> ___ EEO STATEMENT: URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state's public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711. Environmental Conditions This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Posting Date 12/05/2025 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application: (#1) Cover letter. (#2) Curriculum Vitae. (#3) Other Document - sample of research work. Note: References will be upon request by the search committee. Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16056

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