JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019
University of Rhode Island
Position Title/Short Description
Section: US: Full-Time Academic (Permanent, Tenure Track or Tenured)
Location: Kingston, Rhode Island, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: Q -- Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics
Keywords:
Agricultural Economics
Applied Economics
Big Data
High Performance Computing
Full Text of JOE Listing:
The Department of Environmental and Natural Resource Economics at the University of Rhode Island invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor. We seek applicants addressing high impact topics in environmental and natural resource management as well as agricultural issues with focus on the development of innovative approaches to big data analysis, machine learning, and other high performance computing applications. The candidate is expected to develop an externally funded research program, and contribute to teaching and experiential learning, exposing graduate and undergraduate students to the latest methods and technological advances. The candidate will have the unique opportunity to interact with the university-wide Big Data Initiative. A Ph.D. or equivalent in economics, applied economics, public policy, or a closely related field is required by the appointment date. For a full position description and qualifications, please refer to URI's online application system (https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/4217).
First consideration will be given to applications received by December 3, 2018. Applications must be received through URI’s online application system. Please submit a cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching statement, writing sample, graduate transcript (for current and recent PhDs), and teaching evaluation (if available). Additionally, applicants must arrange three letters of references to be submitted through the JOE system.
Application Requirements:
- Letters of Reference
- External Application URL and Instructions Below