Agrilife Research

Postdoctoral Research Associate

College Station, TX · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$12k-$15kDetected 19 days ago

PythonResearchCollaboration

About the role

With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.
Position Information The successful candidate will contribute to a research program focused on integrating cell-phone mobility data and survey responses to enhance the understanding of decision-making during hazardous weather events.
The project integrates econometric analysis and policy evaluation to better understand population mobility in response to hazardous weather information.

Clean, manage, and analyze large mobility datasets using python and modern econometric and computational tools.
Collaborate with other researchers, postdoctoral scholars, and graduate students, and provide occasional guidance on data and methods.

Research experience in environmental or resource economics.
Proficiency in Python and R.
Experience working with large and spatial datasets.
Experience designing, implementing, or analyzing surveys.
Experience engaging with stakeholders, community groups, government agencies, or other non-academic audiences.
Interest in policy-relevant research and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a writing sample, and contact information for three references.

Strong training in applied econometrics, including causal inference methods.
Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and write for academic audiences.
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

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