Postdoctoral Researcher: Economics of Indigenous Practices

American University of Sharjah; Sharjah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Sharjah is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scholar to join a project focusing on indigenous communities and biodiversity conservation. The role involves designing surveys, conducting econometric analyses, and mentoring students. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and strong data analysis skills. The position offers the opportunity to co-author academic papers in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in economics, social sciences, ecology or a related field.
• Strong background in data analysis, particularly econometrics and choice experiments.
• Excellent writing skills and a demonstrated ability to produce publishable research.

Responsibilities

• Design choice experiment surveys.
• Perform econometric analysis of choice experiment data.
• Conduct literature reviews on indigenous practices and biodiversity preservation.
• Co-author high-impact academic papers with the research team.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students contributing to the project.

Skills

Data analysis

Econometrics

Research writing

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in economics, social sciences, ecology or related field

Job description

A leading educational institution in Sharjah is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scholar to join a project focusing on indigenous communities and biodiversity conservation. The role involves designing surveys, conducting econometric analyses, and mentoring students. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and strong data analysis skills. The position offers the opportunity to co-author academic papers in a collaborative environment.