Job Title
Postdoctoral Research AssociateAgency
Texas A&M Agrilife ResearchDepartment
Agricultural EconomicsProposed Minimum Salary
$4,583.34 monthlyJob Location
College Station, TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
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Position Information
Dr. Rouhi Rad in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the area of groundwater economics and policy. The successful candidate will contribute to a research program focused on groundwater management in the Texas High Plains (Ogallala Aquifer region). The project integrates econometric analysis, hydro-economic modeling, and policy evaluation to better understand groundwater demand, the economic costs of aquifer depletion, and the impacts of groundwater management policies. This position offers strong opportunities for co-authorship on academic publications and collaboration on externally funded research projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct empirical research on groundwater demand, aquifer depletion, and water policy in the Texas High Plains and in Texas more broadly.
Clean, manage, and analyze large datasets using modern econometric and computational tools.
Contribute to the development of academic manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
Assist with grant proposal development and related research activities.
Collaborate with other researchers, postdoctoral scholars, and graduate students, and provide occasional guidance on data and methods.
Required Education
Ph.D. in Economics, Agricultural Economics, or a closely related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
Research experience in water, environmental, or resource economics.
Familiarity with groundwater systems or agricultural production in the western United States.
Experience with hydro-economic modeling or integrated assessment approaches.
Proficiency in R and/or Python.
Experience working with large or spatial datasets.
Interest in policy-relevant research and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong training in applied econometrics, including causal inference methods.
Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and write for academic audiences.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?
When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.
In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:
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