Hybrid Post-doctoral Scholar - Regional Research Institute

Post‑doctoral Scholar – Regional Research Institute (28918)

The Regional Research Institute (RRI) at West Virginia University (WVU) is an internationally recognized center for the advancement of regional science. The RRI supports regional research with a focus on the economic and social development of lagging regions and plays an important role in fulfilling WVU’s land grant mission. More information is available at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The RRI seeks applications for a post‑doctoral scholar who will report to the RRI director to help conduct regional economic research on a wide range of topics, including externally funded applied and academic research projects. The scholar will be responsible for economic and statistical analyses using a variety of data sources, developing manuscripts, reports, and presentations to disseminate results to both academic and public audiences.

The post‑doc will also assist the director in supervising graduate students and developing new research projects for the RRI. Opportunities for collaboration with scholars at WVU and internationally, attendance at conferences, and networking will also be available.

June 1, 2026

June 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027

Screening of applications will begin immediately; the position will remain open until filled.

• Assist the RRI director with developing research topics and executing research projects.
• Conduct economic and statistical analyses using statistical software and a variety of data sources.
• Actively contribute to the RRI research team.
• Assist the RRI director in supervising graduate students.
• Provide technical assistance and general direction to students.
• Assist with grant and other funding applications.
• Disseminate the research findings to both academic and public audiences.
• Attend and present results at regional, national, and/or international meetings.
• Develop manuscripts for publication in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Indirectly supervise graduate students along with the RRI director.

• Research experience related to regional economics or regional science.
• State‑of‑the‑art econometric and statistical software skills.
• Experience with a variety of statistical packages; preference for ArcGIS.
• Knowledge of economic impact analysis; preference for experience with this.
• Excellent oral and written communication, including manuscript preparation.
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and in a collaborative environment.
• Proven organizational skills.

• Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate in regional economics or a related field or be ABD with completion of their Ph.D. by no later than December 31, 2026.

• Research experience related to regional economics or regional science.
• Experience with STATA or R statistical packages and state‑of‑the‑art econometric analysis.
• Preference for experience with ArcGIS.
• Preference for experience with economic impact analysis.
• Education as noted above.

• Hybrid/Morgantown, West Virginia. (Hybrid expectations are regular attendance at in-person meetings).

• CV
• Transcript (unofficial copies are acceptable)
• Research Paper
• Names and contact information for three references

• The RRI has external funding to support this position.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.