Research Associate Socio-Economic & Systems Modelling
Job in
Graham, Pierce County, Washington, 98338, USA
Listing for:
University of Glasgow
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-21
Job specializations:
-
Research/Development
Data Scientist, Research Scientist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 57603 USD Yearly
USD
57603.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: GrahamPost-Doctoral Research Associate
Grade 7
Job Purpose
To lead on economic, behavioural and systems-modelling project components, integrating fisher behaviour, market demand, welfare and sustainability into quantitative frameworks that guide decision-making. The role involves extended periods of fieldwork in the Brazilian Amazon.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Lead the design, analysis and interpretation of fisher interviews, participatory mapping and deliberative valuation.Co-facilitate participatory systems-mapping workshops with Amazonian communities and stakeholders.Lead co-development of bioeconomic models incorporating welfare, mortality, fisher effort, prices and consumer preferences.Lead and analyse UK consumer and retailer choice experiments assessing willingness to pay for welfare and sustainability.Integrate biological outputs (mortality, stress, recovery) into economic and population models.Generate policy-relevant outputs including trade-off analyses and sustainability scenarios.Co-author interdisciplinary publications across economics, conservation and welfare science.Support participatory feedback to fishers and policymakers in Brazil.Train students and partners in modelling, valuation and interpretation of socio-ecological systems.The above duties are not exhaustive and the postholder will be required to undertake any other relevant duties as required by the line manager which are commensurate with the grade of the post.
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills & Experience Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential:
A1 Normally Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) plus track record of emerging independence within a research/professional environment, or alternatively possess professional qualifications and experience equivalent to PhD level plus the requisite experience.A2 PhD in environmental economics, ecological economics, fisheries economics, environmental social science, quantitative geography, or a closely related discipline.A3 In-depth knowledge of how human behaviour, markets, and incentives influence natural-resource use and environmental outcomes.A4 Understanding of stated-preference methods, choice experiments, or behavioural valuation approaches used in environmental and resource economics.A5 Knowledge of sustainability, fisheries, conservation, or socio-ecological systems relevant to small-scale or developing-world resource use.Desirable:
B1. Knowledge of bioeconomic or fisheries models linking population dynamics with economic behaviour.B2. Familiarity with participatory or deliberative valuation, systems mapping, or stakeholder-based modelling approaches.B3. Knowledge of wildlife trade, certification, or sustainability standards in fisheries or aquaculture.Skills
Essential:
C1. Ability to design, implement and analyse quantitative social-science data, such as surveys, interviews or choice experiments.C2. Strong statistical and modelling skills using R, Python, Stata, or equivalent.C3. Ability to integrate qualitative and quantitative data into coherent analytical frameworks.C4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain quantitative results to non-economists, policymakers and community partners.C5. Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple datasets, analyses and reporting deadlines.Desirable:
D1
Ability to develop, parameterise and interpret economic, bioeconomic or systems models.D2. Ability to run participatory workshops, focus groups or stakeholder engagement activities.D3. Ability to produce policy-relevant outputs, such as decision-support tools, reports or briefing documents.D4. Ability to visualise complex systems (e.g. causal loop diagrams, systems maps, dashboards).D5. Ability to conduct interviews or workshops in Portuguese.Experience
Essential:
E1. Demonstrable post-graduate research experience in environmental, ecological or resource economics or a closely related quantitative social-science field.E2. Experience analysing primary data from surveys, interviews, experiments or observational datasets.E3. Experience contributing to peer-reviewed publications, reports or equivalent research outputs.E4. Experience working in interdisciplinary research teams that include natural scientists.E5. Experience managing and integrating multiple streams of data to address applied research questions.E6. Availability for international travel and extended periods of field-based research in Brazil.Desirable:
F1. Experience working on fisheries, conservation, wildlife trade or sustainability-related projects.F2. Experience of international research, especially in low- or middle-income countries.F3. Experience working directly with stakeholders such as resource users, NGOs, industry or government.Additional Information
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Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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