Economist

As a Housing Economist, you will be responsible for presenting as a subject matter expert to varied audiences, including industry leaders, trade associations, and government officials. Your research will delve into the nuances of real estate housing economics, staying ahead of industry trends and adapting to answer critical questions. You will collaborate with our research director and housing economist to develop and execute projects, ensuring timely and actionable findings.

We are looking for a candidate with a doctorate degree in real estate, finance, economics, or a related field, and at least six years of relevant research experience. If you have a deep understanding of housing markets, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex concepts to a wide range of audiences, we encourage you to apply. Join us at Texas A&M University and contribute to the advancement of housing economics research while enjoying the vibrant academic environment and collaborative culture of our institution.

The Texas Real Estate Research Center was founded in 1971 by an act of the Texas Legislature. The Center’s enabling legislation defines a broad mandate to conduct studies in all areas related directly or indirectly to real estate and/or urban or rural economics. In addition to research programs in residential, commercial, and rural land economics, the Center maintains administrative, data, and communications teams to support its research agenda.

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Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.

A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

• Doctorate degree in real estate, finance, economics, or related field.
• Six years of real estate, finance, economics, or related research experience.

• Willingness to focus on the Texas housing economy and develop as a subject matter expert.
• Ability to write and present for a wide variety of audiences ranging from local economic and real estate professionals to industry leaders and government officials.
• Excellent analytical skills, including knowledge of research design, econometric analysis and best practices in summarizing and visualizing economic data in easy-to-understand ways.
• Working proficiency in econometric or analytical software and/or GIS.
• Strong, applied understanding of the macroeconomic and institutional drivers of housing markets, including financial markets, demographics, household formation and composition, employment, income, and government regulations. Ability to synthesize these to explain housing market dynamics.
• Experience with economic forecasting.
• Ability to travel in state to large and small markets for presentations and stakeholder engagement.
• High standard of excellence and research integrity.
• Able to perform independently or as part of a multidisciplinary collaborative team.
• Proven ability and eagerness to work well with others and to mentor and supervise direct reports.
• Service-minded; detail-oriented.

• Housing markets subject matter expert with the ability to develop deep familiarity with Texas local markets.
• PhD in Finance or Real Estate.
• More than six years of progressively responsible applied research experience delivering actionable research insights.
• Applied research experience in industry.

Present as a subject matter expert. Prepare presentation materials appropriate for small and/or large groups, to include industry leaders, trade associations, lay people, and municipal, county, or other government leaders. These duties require the use of a personal or University vehicle.

Responsible for overseeing and conducting complex independent research into the field of real estate housing economics. Stay abreast of the industry and maintain a high level of knowledge and expertise. Identify industry nuances and adapt research initiatives to answer questions appropriate to constituency. Work with the research director and senior housing economist to develop projects. Produce findings in a timely manner.