Embedded Behavioral Scientist – Conservation Delivery (Missouri NRCS)

University of Delaware; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Delaware seeks a Limited Term Researcher of Conservation Delivery to serve as an embedded behavioral scientist within the Missouri NRCS office. You will work with USDA NRCS and partner organizations, applying behavioral insights to improve conservation program delivery and outreach nationwide.

Travel across Missouri and periodic visits to UD and Ducks Unlimited organizations will be required while collaborating with researchers to publish findings in peer-reviewed journals.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in behavioral economics, economics, psychology, public policy, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; interest in applied field research in agri-environmental topics.
• Enthusiasm for collaboration across academic and practitioner communities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as embedded behavioral scientist within Missouri NRCS and build relationships with field staff and partners.
• Identify opportunities to improve conservation planning and program delivery with producer groups.
• Inventory administrative friction and behavioral barriers affecting conservation participation and persistence.
• Collaborate to design, implement, and evaluate behavioral interventions via randomized trials.
• Refine training modules to apply behavioral science to outreach and delivery of conservation programs.
• Translate research into practical tools for conservation professionals and share findings.

Skills

Behavioral science

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in behavioral economics, economics, psychology, public policy

Job description

The University of Delaware seeks a Limited Term Researcher of Conservation Delivery to serve as an embedded behavioral scientist within the Missouri NRCS office. You will work with USDA NRCS and partner organizations, applying behavioral insights to improve conservation program delivery and outreach nationwide.

Travel across Missouri and periodic visits to UD and Ducks Unlimited organizations will be required while collaborating with researchers to publish findings in peer-reviewed journals.