Postdoctoral Fellow – Economic Valuation of Soil Data

Job title:

Postdoctoral Fellow – Economic Valuation of Soil Data

Company

University of Alberta

Job description

DescriptionThis position offers a benefits package found at .Location – This role is in-person at North Campus Edmonton.Working at the University of AlbertaThe University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 14,000 faculty and staff, over 40,000 students and 260,000 alumni worldwide.Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. .Working for the Department of Resource Economics and Environmental SociologyThis position is within the Department of Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology (REES), part of the Faculty of Agricultural, Life, and Environmental Sciences (ALES) at the University of Alberta.PositionThe successful candidate will work closely with Drs. Xiaoli Fan and Feng Qiu, as well as an interdisciplinary team of experts, on an economic valuation of soil data project funded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). The successful candidate will be offered an initial contract of 2 years, of which the first 6 months will be a probationary period. Subsequent employment is determined based on the performance, the availability of funds, and the continued need for the position.The salary ranges from $60,000 to $65,000 CAN per annum. In addition, this position offers a benefits package as outlined in University of Alberta Postdoctoral Fellows Benefits.Duties

• Developing a model that optimizes land allocation across various uses.
• Assessing the economic, environmental, and social value of publicly available soil data for land conservation, planning, and management decisions.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in agricultural and applied economics, operations research, or a closely related field.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GIS analysis.
• Prior exposure to land use modeling.
• Proficiency in statistical software including STATA, R, GAMS, and MATLAB.
• Knowledge of simulation and optimization methods and tools.

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight December 31, 2024, Edmonton, Alberta local time.

Expected salary

$60000 – 65000 per year

Location

Edmonton, AB

Job date

Fri, 24 May 2024 01:07:33 GMT

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