Examples of Jobs for Economists interested in Sustainability and the Environment
This is a sampling of recent job openings, designed to give you an idea of opportunities in the areas of economics and sustainability.
The Gaylord Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and the Department of
Community & Environmental Sociology at the University of Wisconsin seek an
individual with a PhD in sociology or a related social science or humanities
field for a tenure track, assistant professor position in environmental
justice. Applicants must have completed their degree by summer 2012.
Candidates should be committed to scholarship and undergraduate teaching in the
area of environmental justice, with particular focus on environmental health
burdens faced by vulnerable communities in domestic or international contexts.
Scholars approaching issues of environmental health from a variety of
perspectives (food systems, pollution, land use, race and gender studies, etc.)
are encouraged to apply. Strong candidates for this position should value and be
able to conduct community-based research with underrepresented and/or
marginalized populations.
This assistant professor position is shared by the Nelson Institute for
Environmental Studies and the Department of Community & Environmental Sociology
in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.
The appointee will play an active role in the research, teaching and service
activities of the both units. General teaching responsibilities will include
core courses in the Nelson Institute and in Community & Environmental Sociology,
with an instructional load of three courses per year. The candidate should be
willing and qualified to teach the course “Global Environmental Health: An
Interdisciplinary Introduction” and, alternately, the introductory course:
“Environmental Studies: The Social Perspective.” The two courses will be rotated
on a basis to-be-determined. Supervision of graduate and undergraduate research
is also expected.
The incumbent is expected to participate in service to the community, state,
nation, and profession in a manner consistent with the appointment.
Specifically, it is expected that the appointee will play a leadership role in
advancing the Nelson Institute’s Community & Environmental Scholars Program
(CESP), in which diverse environmental studies students connect with community
through direct service, community-based research, personal networking and
community organizing experiences. CESP offers students an academic framework for
boundary spanning environmental work and develops perspectives on complex
issues.
A partnership of universities and agency affiliates seeks post-doctoral
associates for interdisciplinary research on the
coupled land-atmosphere-aquatic environmental and economic systems of the
Northeastern U.S. Focus is on regional
system dynamics with respect to energy demand and production, biofuels and land
use, water pollution, ecosystem
services and economic sustainability. The work considers a century timeframe,
from contemporary to future, through
application of regional economic, environmental policy, technology adoption, and
broader global change scenarios.
Positions are supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation to
enable successful candidates to further
develop their strengths within the context of a major national effort to forward
regional integrated modeling. A three-
year commitment to complete the work and publish results is expected.
Capacity to work in a large and diverse team at several professional levels,
from students through senior scientists,
is essential.
Qualifications: Eligible candidates should have a recent PhD. Please apply
directly to one of the collaborating institutes
below, with subject line: "Post-doctoral Position--Regional Modeling". Include
curriculum vitae, statement of research
interests and contact information for three references.
� CUNY Environmental CrossRoads Initiative: Integrated assessment models;
hydrology; atmospheric physics or
chemistry, simulation frameworks; experience in model-building, data
infrastructure, GIS, and/or computer programming. Contact: Prof. C. V�marty
<crossroads@ccny.cuny.edu>.
� Ecosystems Center, Marine Biological Lab (Woods Hole): Terrestrial
biogeochemistry modeling; experience in model building, data management and GIS.
Contact: Dr. J. Melillo <jmelillo@mbl.edu
� Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Economic modeling, especially input-output
data and models; environmental
applications; data management, GIS, and/or computer programming. Contact: Prof.
F. Duchin duchin@rpi.edu
� University of New Hampshire: Aquatic biogeochemistry and ecosystem services
modeling. Contact: Prof. W.
Wollheim <wil.wollheim@unh.edu>.
� Brookhaven National Laboratory: Energy systems modeling and analysis,
long-term energy, environment and economic planning and policy,
energy-water-climate change nexus. Contact: Mr. V. Bhatt <vbhatt@bnl.gov>.
Eban Goodstein encourages E3 economists to apply for this position. Bard is also
hosting the NE Environmental Studies meetings on 9/23-24. This is a very good
opportunity for interested candidates to check the program out. Tenure-line
Position in Environmental and Urban StudiesBard College invites applications and
nominations for a tenure-line, open rank position the Environmental and Urban
Studies (EUS) program. The successful candidate will serve as faculty director
of the program with a reduced teaching load to accommodate administrative
responsibilities and advising students.EUS stresses trans-disciplinary training
and is dedicated to integrating approaches from the natural and social sciences.
We seek a director who can provide strong and innovativeacademic leadership and
a vision for EUS. The curriculum includes community-based learning in the Hudson
Valley, as well as research, policy, and action initiatives that integrate study
of the natural and the built environments. The successful candidate will hold a
PhD in a relevant discipline (environmental or political science and urban
studies/policy are particularly attractive) and have a distinguished record of
research and teaching in environmental studies as well as experience with civic
engagement, internship initiatives, and fundraising. Affiliations with the Bard
Graduate Center for Environmental Policy, the nearby Cary Institute of Ecosystem
Studies, the Bard Globalization and International Affairs program, the
Rockefeller University laboratories, the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential
Library, and the Bard New Orleans project extend the program’s reach and afford
research and study opportunities for EUS majors.To apply, please send cover
letter, CV, writing sample (no more than 25 pp.), and names and contact
information of three references in pdf format by e-mail only to hr11006@bard.edu
Applications should be received no later than Nov. 1, 2011. Bard College is an
equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from those who
contribute to our diversity. AA/EOEEban Goodstein
Director, Bard Center for Environmental Policy
Bard College
PO Box 5000
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504-5000
845.758.7067 (t) / 845.758.7636 (f) www.bard.edu/cep
The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency’s National Health and
Environmental Effects Research Laboratory (NHEERL) is seeking qualified
applicants for the position of Economist. This position is
located in the Monitoring and Assessment Branch of the Atlantic Ecology
Division, located in Narragansett, RI. The Monitoring and Assessment Branch
conducts research to develop: quantitative tools, and models to identify and
characterize aquatic ecosystem condition, indicators and metrics of ecosystem
services, and tools to support sustainable water resources.
For details on the vacancy announcement, including specific qualification
requirements and application procedures, go to
http://www.usajobs.gov/. Refer to Vacancy
Announcement: RTP-ORD-DE-2011-0202. Deadline for applications is September 23,
2011.
The Department of Economics at Colby College
invites applications for a tenure-track position in
environmental economics at the assistant or advanced
assistant level beginning in September 2012. The Department of
Economics has a distinguished history of being a leader in
environmental economics and Colby has a vibrant Environmental
Studies program with strength in environmental policy, providing
opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations. In addition
to teaching introductory and advanced courses in environmental
and natural resource economics appropriate for both the
Department of Economics and the Environmental Studies program,
candidates should be able to contribute to teaching the core
Economics curriculum (introductory economics, intermediate
theory, and/or econometrics). Colby College expects both
excellent teaching and published research and provides
substantial support for career development in both areas.
Candidates should be able to complete a Ph.D. in economics by
August 2012. To be considered for an interview at the January
6-8, 2012 ASSA meetings in Chicago, send curriculum vitae,
graduate transcript, reprint of published work or a completed
working paper of current research, official summaries of
teaching evaluations, and a brief statement of teaching
philosophy by November 14, 2011. Electronic submissions in a pdf-formatted
file are required and should be submitted via email to
environmentaleconjob@colby.edu. Electronic copies of three
letters of recommendation are also required by this deadline,
either by email or submitted through econjobmarket.org.
Additional applications may be reviewed until the position is
filled. Colby is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and
strongly encourages applications and nominations of persons of
color, women, and members of other under-represented groups. For
more information about the College, please visit the Colby web
site: www.colby.edu. CONTACT: Michael Donihue, Chair, Department
of Economics, Colby College, Waterville, ME 04901.
Associate/Senior Associate
Economics and Policy
Stratus Consulting provides innovation and excellence in
environmental research and consulting. It offers comprehensive,
multidisciplinary expertise in environmental sciences and
natural resources, environmental economics, information
management, and climate change management. Stratus Consulting
serves federal, state, tribal, and international government
agencies, as well as utilities, industries, and law firms.
Stratus Consulting is a privately held company with offices in
Boulder, Colorado, and Washington, D.C.
Position Overview
Stratus Consulting has an immediate opening for an
Associate/Senior Associate in the Economics and Policy Group
in our Boulder office. Responsibilities include
conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses, performing
literature searches and reviews, and writing reports. Topic
areas include water resource management, natural resource
economics, environmental information management, and climate
change.
Qualifications
Applicants should have the following minimum qualifications:
} Master’s degree in economics, public policy, environmental
studies, or environmental engineering
} Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills
} Experience performing literature searches and reviews
} Working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, database programs, and
statistical programs
} Ability to write data analysis scripts in STATA or similar
statistics packages
} Demonstrated personal initiative, positive attitude, and the
ability to multitask and work with shifting deadlines
} Excellent attention to detail, with proven commitment to
excellence and quality control
} Excellent verbal and written communication skills
} Experience working on research in a litigation context is a
plus
Call for Papers for Special Issue of the
journal Tourism in Marine EnvironmentsCrowding, Use Levels, and
Social Capacity Issues in Coastal and Marine EnvironmentsGuest
EditorsMark D. Needham, Ph.D.
Oregon State University
mark.needham@oregonstate.eduBrian W. Szuster, Ph.D.
University of Hawai‘i
szuster@hawaii.edu
By 2015, half of the world’s population will be living within
100 km of the coast, and this trend has contributed to the
growing popularity of coastal and marine areas for tourism and
recreation activities such as scuba diving, snorkeling, boating,
and whale watching. Over 80% of tourists visiting Hawai‘i, for
example, participate in some form of marine recreation during
their trip and popular marine protected areas in this state
receive up to 1.75 million users per year. Similarly, visitation
to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef Marine Park has increased more
than tenfold since the 1980s. Numerous studies have examined the
biophysical impacts of coastal and marine tourism and
recreation, including damage caused by users handling coral,
standing on reefs, or getting too close to marine mammals. In
contrast, social impacts such as crowding and conflict have
received comparatively less attention in these areas.
Investigation of use levels, crowding, encounters, and other
social carrying capacity indicators represents an emerging area
of research in coastal and marine environments as the popularity
of these areas continues to increase. This special issue aims to
present cutting edge research applications that advance the
applied, conceptual, and theoretical understanding of crowding,
use levels, and other social carrying capacity issues in coastal
and marine environments.
Project coordinator position at Tufts University in
Massachusetts working with their ChildObesity 180 project
Sustainability Solutions Initiative Postdoctoral
Fellows Program - Positions available
The University of Maine is conducting a search for
Sustainability Science Postdoctoral Fellows. The successful
candidates will join Maine's Sustainability Solutions Initiative
(SSI) funded in part by a 5-year, $20 million NSF EPSCoR grant.
SSI
includes a team of 50+ faculty and 25 doctoral students from a
range of disciplines and multiple academic institutions
statewide. SSI's innovative research program integrates coupled
natural and human systems modeling, stakeholder engagement, and
solutions-oriented research activities. Organized under a theme
of landscape change, SSI supports multiple research projects
focused on urbanization, forest ecosystem management, and
climate/energy challenges. Collectively, these projects speak to
various sustainability science challenges and present a unique
opportunity to advance the field of sustainability science. A
major thrust of SSI is to produce a new generation of scientists
who are equipped to work across disciplinary boundaries and
adept at collaborative, problem-solving work that spans research
and practice. SSI is recruiting a cohort of Postdoctoral Fellows
with tentative start dates ranging from Oct. 2011 to April 2012.
These initial appointments will be for a one-year duration with
an opportunity for renewal.
Responsibilities: We seek postdoctoral fellows who can align
themselves with one or more ongoing research teams and are
willing to assume broad research responsibilities. The
postdoctoral fellows will be expected to participate in ongoing
team
projects and SSI-wide research activities; core research
responsibilities will include planning and completion of
research tasks, preparation of manuscripts for publication in
collaboration with SSI researchers, and presentation of research
findings at public and professional meetings. Fellows will also
have the opportunity to contribute to the development and
implementation of SSI curricula and mentoring programs for
graduate and undergraduate students.
Qualifications: A Ph.D. with specialization in biological or
earth sciences, communication, engineering, mathematics, natural
resource management, public policy, social sciences or a closely
related technical or scientific discipline is required by
the time of appointment. Preference will be given to candidates
with experience working on interdisciplinary research teams.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) recently received approval to hire a full-time resource economist. This would be a great opportunity for an applied economist to work within an outstanding resource agency as well as reside in Madison, Wisconsin, one of the most livable cities in the U.S. The WDNR has a long history of relying on social science research to inform its management decision-making processes. The person filling this position will be greatly appreciated by WDNR staff and have lots of opportunities to do interesting work across the various programs within WDNR. The job announcement can be accessed via: http://wisc.jobs/public/job_view.asp?annoid=53999&jobid=53514&index=true
The Human-Wildlife Conflict
Collaboration (HWCC) is offering several of its highly
acclaimed, experiential capacity building opportunities in
analyzing and transforming conservation conflicts to create
effective stakeholder engagement and sustainable coexistence.
Visit
www.humanwildlifeconflict.org for details on the trainings,
as well as how to register. Space is very limited and the spaces
are filling up, so register today!
We can also bring the training to your organization, project or
locality. Contact me for details. All of these courses are
certified by The Wildlife Society.
The Southeast Fisheries Science Center in
Miami, FL is looking for a
Supervisory Economist or Social Scientist.
There is only one position
available, but it is listed under four separate announcements at
http://www.usajobs.gov/:
Current Federal Employees
NMFS-SEFSC-2011-0121 ($86,575.00 - $132,995.00)
NMFS-SEFSC-2011-0120 ($120,341.00 - $155,500.00)
Everyone else
NMFS-SEFSC-2011-0125 ($86,575.00 - $132,995.00)
NMFS-SEFSC-2011-0124 ($120,341.00 - $155,500.00)
The position will be open from Wednesday, August 03, 2011 to
Tuesday,
August 16, 2011.
Assistant professor position in the field of human dimensions of wildlife conservation. This is a 70% research/30% extension appointment in the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, IFAS, University of Florida. Candidates must possess an earned doctorate and evidence of scholarship in the social sciences, human dimensions of wildlife, or related discipline. Review of applications will begin on September 30, 2011. The position description is provided below and also can be found at https://jobs.ufl.edu
*THE NATURAL CAPITAL PROJECT*
Position Announcement: *Lead Ecosystem Services Modeler*
We are a partnership among *Stanford University�s Woods
Institute for the Environment, University of Minnesota�s
Institute on the Environment,* *The Nature Conservancy*, and*
World Wildlife Fund* developing tools to model and
map the distribution of biodiversity and the flow of multiple
ecosystem services across land- and seascapes. We seek a
creative and talented ecologist or economist with strong
leadership and communication skills to advance the development,
testing and application of terrestrial and freshwater ecosystem
service models.
We are a collaborative group of researchers and practitioners
who seek someone with expertise to oversee and align the
development of terrestrial and freshwater ecosystem service
models, to contribute directly to improvement of existing models
(carbon storage and sequestration, timber and agricultural
production, crop pollination and biodiversity and methods for
representing uncertainty) and to lead the development of new
models (such as non-timber forest product harvest, soil
fertility, livestock production, wind erosion control, forage
production). We seek applicants with diverse experience in the
development and use of models to inform natural resource
decisions, and with a desire to think creatively about a broad
set of biophysical and social processes.
Our core team is based in Seattle, Washington, DC and at
Stanford, and we have active partners around the globe. This
position is housed at Stanford University and will be advised by
Gretchen Daily and Stephen Polasky.
*Principal Responsibilities:*
- Manage a team of model developers to
- Coordinate the development of a consistent and inter-related
modeling approach for estimating terrestrial and freshwater
ecosystem service change and valuation.
- Maintain and improve existing, simple models created in the
ArcGIS platform and open-source formats.
- Develop new simple models to allow more complete
representation of terrestrial ecosystem services (e.g.
non-timber forest product harvest, forage production, etc.)
- Coordinate and directly contribute to the development of �tier
2� complex models for a broad set of terrestrial and freshwater
ecosystem services.
- Coordinate a model development team with the Project�s
software development team to aid translation of equations into
user-friendly tools.
- Test and validate models against other widely accepted models
(e.g. CENTURY) and empirical data sets from data-rich regions
globally.
- Collaborate with marine model development team to establish
terrestrial-marine links in the model system.
- Coordinate a team in supporting application of models in
diverse policy contexts at our sites in China, Indonesia, South
America, Africa, and throughout the United States.
- Communicate scientific and practical advances in diverse
settings including peer-reviewed publications, white papers,
scientific meetings, stakeholder meetings, government workshops
and trainings.
- Lead and collaborate on funding proposals to public and
private sources.
- Represent terrestrial and freshwater model development on the
Leadership Team, one of the Project�s senior decision-making
bodies.
Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel (STAP)Of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Recruitment of 3 STAP Panel Members The Global Environment Facility (GEF) is the world’s largest funding mechanism addressing global environmental challenges in biodiversity conservation, climate change, international waters, safe management of chemicals, and land degradation. The Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel (STAP) of the Global Environment Facility is currently accepting applications for three positions from highly qualified candidates with outstanding academic and technical credentials, and a passion for advancing and improving the science/policy interface, in the areas of Climate Mitigation, Climate Adaptation, and International Waters. STAP is an independent group of six experts working together to provide objective scientific advice on policies and strategies of the GEF. The Panel implements a results oriented program of work – developed in collaboration with GEF Partners – designed to address important challenges within the GEF Program, and provide operational advice on individual GEF projects. The successful candidate must have: An advanced degree, preferably a PhD in a field directly related to the position; Minimum 15 years experience in scientific research – and the application of results to real-world issues;Demonstrated expertise and leadership in the thematic areas noted above, supported by (but not restricted to) the candidate’s peer-reviewed publication record; Ability to work cross-sectorally in areas of importance related to their field of expertise; Capable of bridging scientific, technological, economic, social and policy issues;Demonstrated ability to manage scientific research undertakings involving multiple stakeholders;Experience working in developing countries and in the context of multi-lateral environment or adaptation assistance, as relevant;Extensive access to scientific networks, and demonstrated ability to engage these networks;Knowledge of the scientific processes required for the implementation of relevant conventions in developing countries for which the GEF supports. Remuneration and Time Commitment A STAP Panel Member is expected to provide 60 to 90 days per year to the work of STAP. Remuneration is based on UN scales for senior consultants. A full description of responsibilities, and application forms, are available at http://www.unep.org/stap/AboutSTAP/RecruitmentofNewPanelMembers/tabid/56109/Default.aspx. Applications along with a cover letter should be sent to Recruitment.STAPGEF@UNEP.org. All applications should be sent on or before the deadline of August 1 2011.
The Human Dimensions Research Unit (http://www2.dnr.cornell.edu/hdru/index-2.html) in the Department ofNatural Resources at Cornell University is seeking candidates for a postdoctoral position funded by the GreatLakes Fishery Commission (GLFC) to assess, revise, and conduct research in the service of GLFC HumanDimensions of Great Lakes Fishery Management thematic area (seehttp://www.glfc.org/research/humandimensions.pdf for current Human Dimensions theme). DUTIES:Primary responsibilities will include:1. Conducting a review and synthesis of existing literature focused on the human dimensions(HD)/socialscience and management of large complex aquatic systems, with an emphasis on fisheries issues in theGreat Lakes;2. Conducting in-depth interviews (individual and/or group) with Great Lakes fishery managers and keystakeholders to elaborate the potential utility of HD inquiry to inform and support management; identifycurrent and anticipated HD information needs of GL fishery managers and key stakeholders;3. Based on (1) and (2) above, lead the development of a revised Human Dimensions theme for GLFC (it isexpected that this effort will be conducted in a scholarly fashion leading to one or more peer-reviewedjournal articles);4. Conducting workshops with GL fishery managers and key stakeholders to disseminate results and makerecommendations;5. Play a strong role in the development of a ‘community of practice’ around the management of fisheriesin the Great Lakes; make connections and identify opportunities; identify key personnel who should beinvolved (including as proposal reviewers for the Human Dimensions theme of GLFC);6. Lead and/or participate as a member of a team (as appropriate) in developing two HD proposals thataddress topics of basin-wide interest and/or that focus on a particular problem within the HDframework.The candidate will work under the supervision of a collaborative team of researchers from Cornell Universityincluding Professors Richard Stedman and Daniel Decker, Department of Natural Resources, Cornell University,and will be part of a larger emerging research thrust focusing on the Human Dimensions of large aquaticsystems, with special focus on the Great Lakes. QUALIFICATIONS:Required1. PhD in a social science discipline (sociology/rural sociology, political science, economics, socialpsychology, geography, communication) and a strong understanding of natural resource systems orPhD in an interdisciplinary natural resources program that includes human/social/economic dimensionsas described above.
Job Title: Economist,
GS-0110-09/11, (JW-DEU)
Department: Department Of The Interior
Agency: Bureau of Reclamation
Sub Agency: BUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Job Announcement Number: BR-DO-2011-158
The Bureau of Reclamation (www.usbr.gov ) is the largest
wholesaler of water in the country and the second largest
producer of hydroelectric power in the western United States.
Reclamation is now seeking 1-2 highly qualified economists for
positions in our Denver (Lakewood) Colorado Office.
This position is being advertised concurrently under
BR-DO-2011-157 for current federal employees serving under a
competitive service career or career-conditional appointment or
reinstatement eligible. If you are interested in applying under
both announcement numbers, you must submit application packages
for each.
Major Duties:
- Performs various economic analysis and reports for resource
management studies.
- Researches published primary and secondary information as well
as "grey" literature that might provide useful data for a
specific project or study.
- Analyzes data using appropriate quantitative techniques and
prepares reports and summaries on economic factors addressing
relevant factors related to specific studies.
- Assists in the development and formulation of general plans of
study working with other specialists and professionals in
establishing and interpreting data as they pertain to economic
conditions.
- Participates as a member of multiple discipline study teams as
assigned.
- Assists in the completion of special studies and reports as
requested.
Key Requirements:
Ć U.S. Citizenship or National
Ć Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background
investigation.
Ć You must submit a resume and supporting documentation. (See
How to Apply)
Ć You must meet specialized experience requirements. (See
Qualifications)
Ć Submit transcript(s) to verify education requirements.
Ć For veterans consideration, submit document(s) under Other
Information.
The Sustainable Markets Group and
Climate Change Group at IIED (International Institute
for Environment and Development) are recruiting a
Climate Change Economist to work on the Economics of
Climate Change objective.
Details of the post can be found on the IIED website
http://www.iied.org/general/jobs/researcher-climate-change-economist
The International Food Policy Research Institute
Position # 11-160 - Postdoctoral/Research fellow for HarvestPlus
Program
HarvestPlus, a challenge program of the Consultative Group on
International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), is co-convened by
the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT).
HarvestPlus is an international, multi-disciplinary alliance,
which seeks to breed and disseminate staple food crops rich in
micronutrients as a promising means to reduce micronutrient
malnutrition in developing countries. Current target
micronutrient, crop and country combinations are: high-iron bean
in Rwanda, high-iron pearl millet in India, high-provitamin A
cassava in Nigeria and high-provitamin A maize in Zambia.
HarvestPlus is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow or a Research
Fellow to join the Impact and Policy team. This position is
based at IFPRI headquarters located in Washington, D.C. The
position is a two-year, fixed-term appointment, and is renewable
depending on performance and funding. Please note that
Postdoctoral Fellow appointments at IFPRI have a maximum term of
three (3) years, inclusive of any approved appointment
extensions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Fellow will
mainly contribute to the "policy" component of the Impact and
Policy team by investigating the importance of poor dietary
quality in driving malnutrition in developing countries.
Essential duties include:
- Use available primary level data, advanced micro-econometric
methods and partial equilibrium models to investigate:
- the factors affecting micronutrient food consumption and
changes in the micronutrient aspects of diets of the poor over
time.
- the relationship between intra-household inequality in food
distribution and nutritional outcomes.
- the differences/similarities between 24-hour recall data on
food intakes to 7-day recall of food expenditures and
consumption at the household level.
- the relationship between dietary quality and nutritional
outcomes (such as stunting)
- Model the impact of policy levers and exogenous factors on
dietary quality and consequently on nutritional outcomes.
- Support the manager of the team in writing proposals and
communicating with donors and other stakeholders as needed.
- Participate in new projects and initiatives as needed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- PhD in economics, agricultural economics or a related
discipline
- Excellent knowledge of applied micro-econometric methods
- Previous experience in working with household survey data
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills, writing ability
and administrative skills
- Ability to work in diverse, multidisciplinary teams
Federal or State Food and Nutrition
Programs
Social Science Professionals
HGM Management and Technologies, Inc. (HGM), has an urgent need
to identify social science professionals with experience in
Federal or State Food and Nutrition programs to provide
temporary consulting services for a Federal Agency. Experience
with Federal programs such as WIC, SNAP, or school nutrition
programs is desired:
JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Consulting services may include expertise
with the following skill sets:
- Social science evaluation and analysis designs and methods
- Multivariate statistics
- Sampling designs and procedures
- Sample sized estimations
- Questionnaire construction
- Cognitive testing of items
- Non-response bias analysis
- Techniques for weighting in both simple and complex surveys
- Nutrition and technical writing for complex studies
- Editing study reports for Congressional and lay audiences
JOB DESCRIPTION: The need for these services may range from
several days up to 24 months. The work is not expected to be
full time, but some tasks could require services full time for
up to two years. Most of the work will be performed in and
around the Washington DC Metro area, however, on-site work may
not be required.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: If you are interested in working with HGM
on this exciting opportunity with the USDA, please email a
recent resume to the Human Resources Director, HGM -
hgminc@hgmteam.com