Environmental Economist & Economic Modeling Scientist

UAH College of Business; Alabama; On-site; USD 67,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EarthRISE Project Office within the Lab for Applied Science at the Earth System Science Center seeks an environmental economist with applied experience in economic modeling for environmental impact outcomes. You will develop models for impact assessment of EarthRISE tools and support capacity development.

The successful candidate will have strong econometrics, be comfortable with remote sensing concepts, and collaborate across NASA Earth Action and partner programs, delivering results for

Qualifications

• Master's degree in economics or environmental sciences with strong economic modeling knowledge.
• Experience with quantitative methods and statistics.
• Familiarity with remote sensing and GIS applications.
• Ability to publish research findings and present to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage projects and travel for training and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop methodologies for assessing economic impact of EarthRISE tools and services, integrating qualitative and quantitative techniques.
• Develop methodologies to support other Earth Action programs.
• Collect and analyze economic, environmental and geospatial data.
• Design and implement economic models.
• Collaborate with organizations, decision-makers, and end-users to understand adoption of EarthRISE services.
• Lead publications in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.
• Provide training and support to programs and end-users in conducting EIA of tools and services.
• Contribute to cross-project collaboration and workforce development.

Skills

Quantitative skills

R

Python

Geospatial tech

Communication

Research dissemination

Travel readiness

Education

Master's degree in economics or environmental sciences

PhD in economics or environmental sciences (preferred)

Tools

R

Python

Job description

EarthRISE Project Office within the Lab for Applied Science at the Earth System Science Center seeks an environmental economist with applied experience in economic modeling for environmental impact outcomes. You will develop models for impact assessment of EarthRISE tools and support capacity development.

The successful candidate will have strong econometrics, be comfortable with remote sensing concepts, and collaborate across NASA Earth Action and partner programs, delivering results for