The Department of Ecosystem Science and Management is hiring a postdoctoral research associate with the Forest Resource Management, Research and Extension Program at the Pennsylvania State University. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), one-year position – with second year renewal pending on funding availability. Expected start date is flexible. Salary is competitive plus benefits - $47,659-$50,000 (commensurate with experience)
Primary responsibilities of the postdoctoral research associate include: conducting economic analyses on the value of ecosystem services (i.e., benefit transfer and stated preference methods) and policy mechanisms for capturing that value (e.g., landowner assistance programs); survey design and implementation; writing research publications and developing and disseminating innovative extension products. Other responsibilities may include collaborations with graduate students working on related projects including appropriate co-authorship on manuscripts, preparing grant reports, as well as participation in grant writing. Required Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Natural Resource, Environmental, or Agricultural Economics, or a closely related field; experience with survey design, implementation, and analysis tools. Strong writing skills will be highly valued. Preferred Qualifications: At least two years’ experience applying survey design, implementation and analysis skills in a stated preferences context; strong knowledge of the ecosystem services valuation literature; experience developing targeted extension products (e.g., fact sheets, workshops) and strong communication skills. For more information, please contact Dr. Melissa M. Kreye at [email protected] (preferred) or by phone 814-867-1237.
