Post Doctoral Researcher, Climate Resilience and Adaptation, Applied Economics and Statistics

The University of Delaware seeks a Post Doctoral Researcher in Climate Resilience and Adaptation for a one-year, potentially renewable position. The role involves contributing to experimental economics research on coastal community adaptation to climate hazards, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Candidates should have a PhD in economics or a related field, with strong skills in experimental design and community engagement. The position is based in Newark, DE.
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Job No: 501427

Work Type: Staff

Location: Newark

Categories: Research & Laboratory, Full Time

Position Description: The Center for Experimental &
Applied Economics (CEAE) at the University of Delaware seeks a
qualified candidate to serve as a postdoc researcher for a one-year
appointment, renewable for up to three years dependent on available
funding and performance. The selected candidate will contribute to
experimental economics research in the Risks, Impacts, &
Strategies for Coastal Communities (RISCC) project, funded by
the National Science Foundation (NSF). This project brings together
researchers and community stakeholders from three EPSCoR
jurisdictions representing the lowest-lying states in the
country–Delaware (DE), Rhode Island (RI), & South Carolina
(SC). The overarching goal of this project is to advance convergent
science to empower communities that are disproportionately affected
by dual, interacting climate hazards–flooding and salinization–to
make effective and inclusive adaptation decisions that support
long-term climate resilience.

Opportunities: The successful candidate will have the
opportunity to co-author several publications, participate in
professional conferences and engage with community stakeholders and
other agencies working on climate adaptation strategies along
coastal communities. The successful candidate will work with
economists in CEAE and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team
of researchers from Delaware, Rhode Island, and South Carolina.
With this team, the successful candidate will contribute to
innovative experimental economic research and will have additional
opportunities to co-develop decision support systems (DSSs) and
educational materials, including economic games. This successful
candidate will work on a project team with Drs. Leah Palm-Forster,
Christina McGranaghan, and Kent Messer.

The University of Delaware is located in scenic Newark,
Delaware, within 2 hours of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and
Washington, D.C.. The University is a Land Grant, Sea Grant, Space
Grant, Carnegie Research University (very high research
activity).

Qualifications:

Applicants are expected to have strong training and experience
in experimental and behavioral economics. We are seeking a
candidate with experience and interests in applying experimental
economics tools to address research questions related to coastal
resilience and climate change adaptation. A PhD in economics or
applied economics (or closely related field) is required, with a
preference for candidates specializing in environmental,
agricultural, and resource issues. Strong training in experimental
design and interest in community-engaged research is highly
desirable. Strong writing and communication skills are required.
Experience with writing grant proposals is welcomed, but not
necessary.

Application Process: Submit your application via Talent
Link to include your CV, a personal statement (cover letter),
university transcripts (unofficial transcripts are sufficient), and
the names of three references.

We will begin reviewing applications on December 16, and the
position will remain open until it is filled.

Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2025 or as
negotiated.

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