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Job Description & How to Apply Below
This position has an initial appointment of 2 years.
Location
This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.
The successful candidate will work closely with Drs. Feng Qiu and Xiaoli Fan, as well as an interdisciplinary team of experts, on an economic valuation of soil data project funded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).
Responsibilities
Developing models that optimizes land allocation across various uses.
Assessing the economic, environmental, and social value of publicly available soil data for land conservation, planning, and management decisions.
Preparing presentations, drafting reports, and composing academic publications.
Qualifications
PhD in agricultural and applied economics, operations research, or a closely related field.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with GIS analysis.
Prior exposure to land use modeling.
Proficiency in statistical software including STATA, R, GAMS, and MATLAB.
Knowledge of simulation and optimization methods and tools.
Application Instructions
Click "Apply Now" and submit the following documents:
CV
Cover Letter
Academic Referral Letters (optional: referees may email the letter directly to )
Academic Transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)
Contact Information (for two references)
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply directly through the online application system. If you experience any difficulties submitting your application online, you may alternatively email your complete application package to Dr. Qiu at
Benefits and Terms
This position has a comprehensive benefits package. The terms and conditions of this appointment are governed by the Collective Agreement between the Board of Governors of the University of Alberta and the Postdoctoral Fellows Association of the University of Alberta.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
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