Research Associate

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, United States
Commensurate with education + experience
**
Applied economic research
Survey development
Modeling
** The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Research Associate to conduct applied economic research related to water resources. The ideal candidate should have a master's degree in economics or related fields, along with strong quantitative and communication skills. **

Job Summary

  • The successful candidate will conduct applied economic research of water resources, including survey development, modeling, data analysis, and manuscript preparation.
  • The candidate will gain valuable experience by assisting in presentation preparation, publishing articles, and writing grant proposals.
  • This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Research Associate to conduct applied economic research related to water resources. The ideal candidate should have a master's degree in economics or related fields, along with strong quantitative and communication skills. **

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • applied economic research
  • survey development
  • modeling
  • data analysis
  • manuscript preparation
  • quantitative methods
  • microeconomics
  • applied econometrics

Nice-to-have

  • interdisciplinary research
  • willingness to travel

Key Requirements

  • M.A. in economics, resource or environmental economics, natural resource management or other applicable field by date of hire
  • Advanced training in quantitative methods, microeconomics, and applied econometrics
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Survey development and quantitative skills
  • Experience working with Qualtrics and optimization software, in particular GAMs
  • Familiarity with panel and cross-sectional data analysis
  • Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., STATA, or SAS)
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter