Development Economics Postdoctoral Researcher

The Department of Economics in the College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences seeks a Development Economics Postdoctoral Researcher. As a Development Economics Postdoctoral Researcher, you will play a pivotal role in a project focused on deploying a Randomized Control Trial (RCT) for training elected women representatives in India to ensure water security within their communities during flood events. This project seeks to empower women leaders, promote sustainable water resource management, and enhance community resilience to floods. The project will leverage satellite data, secondary data sources, and primary survey data.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of communities in India by empowering women representatives to secure their access to water during floods. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds who share our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:

• Conduct research and analysis related to the project.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to design and implement fieldwork in India.

• Utilize STATA for data analysis and modeling.

• Work with satellite and spatial data to inform project outcomes.

• Engage with elected women representatives and community stakeholders in India.

• Contribute to publications and reports highlighting project findings.

Minimum Requirements

Education: PhD

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent degree in Development Economics, Economics, Environmental Economics, or a related field.

• Bilingual proficiency in Hindi and English is desirable but not necessary. PhD or equivalent degree in Development Economics, Economics, Environmental Economics, or a related field.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Proficiency in coding with STATA.

• Experience working with satellite data and spatial data. Knowledge of machine learning algorithms to correct data anomalies desired.

• Willingness to conduct fieldwork in India.

• Passion for interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Values diversity.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with your skills and experience.

• Opportunity to work in residence at UVA and meet other scholars working in the field of environment and development.

• Engage in meaningful and impactful research in the field of development economics.

• Collaborate with a diverse and dynamic team dedicated to positive change.

Physical Demands
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

Application Instructions: Apply Now. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile, search Find Jobs and then R0056630. Complete an application online and include the following documents:

• A CV/resume

• A cover letter that displays your interest and experience relating to the position

• A writing sample.

• Contact information for three references (name, email, telephone number, address).

All documents can be loaded into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Incomplete applications will not be considered. This position will remain open until filled. Review of applications will begin 2/1/2024. Please note that this is a restricted position and continuation is dependent upon the availability of the position, funding, and satisfactory performance. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

For additional information about the position please contact Professor Sheetal Sekhri at [email protected] . For questions about the application process, please contact Margaret Weeks , Academic Recruiter. Before a formal offer of employment is extended, the selected candidate will undergo a background check per university policy.

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