Research Associate, Research Scientist, Academic

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Type of Position:
Researchers
Workstudy Position:
No
Job Type: Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

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Sponsorship Available:
No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its mission, UA Little Rock is a major contributor to Little Rock’s thriving cultural community and the region’s growth in research, technology, economic development, and job creation.

Summary of

Job Duties:

The successful candidate will conduct applied economic research of water resources, which includes survey development, modeling, data analysis, and manuscript preparation. The candidate will also gain valuable experience by assisting in presentation preparation, publishing articles, and writing grant proposals.

Required Education and/or

Experience:

• M.A. in economics, resource or environmental economics, natural resource management, or another applicable field by date of hire
• Advanced training in quantitative methods, microeconomics, and applied econometrics
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Preferred Education and/or

Experience:

• Survey development and quantitative skills
• Experience working with Qualtrics and optimization software, particularly GAMs
• Familiarity with panel and cross-sectional data analysis
• Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., STATA, SAS)
• Experience in conducting interdisciplinary research and willingness to travel

• Conduct applied economic research of water resources, including survey development, modeling, data analysis, and manuscript preparation
• Assist in presentation preparation, publishing articles, and writing grant proposals

• Familiarity with surveys and modeling

Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:
Curriculum Vitae, Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Kent Kovacs, Associate Professor, kkovacs

John Hall, Department Chair of Accounting, Economics, and Finance, jrhall1

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