Economic Research Assistant Specialist

University of California; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California invites applications for an Assistant Specialist to support two research projects in economics relating to invasive species in U.S. fruit and vegetable production and regulatory settings affecting cottage food operators in California.

The role involves literature reviews, data processing, survey design, and preparing reports under supervision of Professors Kiesel and Yeh. This 12-month position offers collaboration with ERS and ANR, opportunities for publishing in

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in economics or related field, or relevant Bachelor’s degree plus three or more years of research experience.
• It is inappropriate to appoint a PhD in a related field as an Assistant Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a detailed literature review surveying studies that estimate damages and related costs.
• Develop economic metrics to estimate damages.
• Create a survey and interview guide for Cottage Food Operators in California.
• Analyze collected data and contribute to education/training materials.

Skills

Economics research

Data analysis

Survey design

Written communication

Education

Master's degree in economics

Bachelor's degree + 3 years experience

PhD not applicable

Tools

Stata

R

Job description

The University of California invites applications for an Assistant Specialist to support two research projects in economics relating to invasive species in U.S. fruit and vegetable production and regulatory settings affecting cottage food operators in California.

The role involves literature reviews, data processing, survey design, and preparing reports under supervision of Professors Kiesel and Yeh. This 12-month position offers collaboration with ERS and ANR, opportunities for publishing in