The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking to fill two research assistant professor positions ASAP. University staff will attend the ASSA Meetings in Chicago and would be happy to meet, even informally, with interested persons .

Job Title: Research Assistant Professor, Resource Economics
College/Division" Ag, Biotech & Nat'l Resources
Department: Resource Economics
Department Web Address http://www.cabnr.unr.edu/re/
Full Time Equivalent: 100%
Type of Position: Academic Faculty, Non Tenure Track

Job Description: Responsibilities will be to conduct research in regional economics, natural resource economics, and economic impact analysis. The individual will work with other faculty to develop and estimate models; collect data, write computer programs, and prepare journal manuscripts.

Required Qualifications: A PhD in economics, agricultural economics, or related field is required. Must have experience with econometric and optimization techniques.

Preferred Qualifications: Should have experience with and knowledge of regional economic modelling techniques such as GIS, input-output, computable general equilibrium, or spatial econometrics. Experience with threshold models, count data analysis, discrete choice modeling, or dynamic optimization also desirable.

Contact Information for this Position:

Genet Sauer, Search Coordinator
Department of Resource Economics (204)
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV 89557
(775) 784-6701
sauer@cabnr.unr.edu

Job Open Date: 12-15-2006
Job Close Date: 01-31-2007

Research Assistant Professor in Resource Economics at the University of Nevada, Reno. For more info: www.unrsearch.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=51925 EEO/AA