Postdoctoral Associate - Natural Resource Economics and Policy

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This is a 12 month NON tenure-accruing position available in the School of Forest, Fisheries, & Geomatics Sciences, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, at the University of Florida.  This assignment may change in accordance with the needs of the unit.

The primary focus of this role is on natural resource valuation in forest and fisheries based contexts using various stated and revealed preference models. Responsibilities include:

• Writing and developing research proposals

• Analyzing existing datasets

• Collecting data for existing projects

• Mentoring graduate students

• Writing and submitting peer-reviewed journal articles

• Present research findings at conferences and meetings

Employment Conditions

This position is available 02/26/2024, and will be filled as soon thereafter as an acceptable applicant is available.  Compensation is $55,000.00 yearly for one year with the option to renew based on funding availability.

Contact information:
Kotryna Klizentyte, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Natural Resource Economics and Policy
School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences
University of Florida
Email: [email protected]

The University of Florida is a Land-Grant, Sea-Grant, and Space-Grant institution, encompassing virtually all academic and professional disciplines, with an enrollment of more than 56,000 students.  UF is a member of The Association of American Universities.  The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences includes the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences , the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station , the Florida Cooperative Extension Service , the College of Veterinary Medicine , the Florida Sea Grant program, and encompasses 16 on-campus academic departments and schools, 12 Research and Educational Centers (REC) located throughout the state, 6 Research sites/demonstration units administered by RECs or academic departments, and Florida Cooperative Extension Service offices in all 67 counties (counties operate and maintain). The School of Natural Resources and Environment is an interdisciplinary unit housed in IFAS and managed by several colleges on campus.  UF/IFAS employs nearly 4,500 people, which includes approximately 990 salaried faculty and 1,400 permanent support personnel located in Gainesville and throughout the state. IFAS, one of the nation’s largest agricultural and natural resources research and education organizations, is administered by a Vice President and four deans: the Dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, the Dean for Extension and Director of the Florida Cooperative Extension Service, the Dean for Research and Director of the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station, and the Dean for the College of Veterinary Medicine.  UF/IFAS also engages in cooperative work with Florida A&M University in Tallahassee.

Commensurate with Education and Experience

A doctorate (foreign equivalent acceptable) in Natural Resource Economics, Environmental Economics, Economics or a related field with a focus on revealed and stated preference modeling or a closely related discipline is required.  Candidates should have demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication, interpersonal relationships, and procurement of extramural funding.  Candidates must be supportive of the mission of the Land-Grant system.  Candidates must also have a commitment to UF core values of excellence, discovery & innovation, inclusion, freedom & civility, community, and stewardship.

• Demonstrate prior research experience and strong communication skills
• Show evidence of proficient economic modeling skills
• Experience with geospatial analysis
• Demonstrate mentorship experience and collaborative team working experiences

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

• Individuals wishing to apply should go online to Careers at UF and submit:
• Cover letter explaining how previous academic and research experiences are relevant to the advertised position
• Curriculum vitae
• Contact information (including email addresses) for 3 professional references

Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible.  Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) .

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws.

The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution. The University and greater Gainesville community enjoy a variety of cultural events, restaurants, year-round outdoor recreational activities, and social opportunities.