Post Doctoral
Job Description
Full job description
Essential Functions
Collaborate on grants and contract proposals, and projects.
May assist in the formulation of research objectives and determine the scope of methodologies of research projects and areas to be evaluated; provides feedback relating to research design, planning, instrumentation, statistical analysis, and reporting; works with researchers on the administration of experiments and interpretation of results for research and teaching.
Assist with conducting data quality assurance procedures, prepares research data sets and documents data structure and definitions.
Collects, compiles, and analyzes research data to include the use of statistical methods and relational databases to analyze data sets; may prepare and provide presentations for professional organizations, governmental entities, and the public; communicates research results through conference presentations, scientific publications, or project reports.
Analyze and interpret economic, financial, and statistical data.
Analyze regional economic data and produce policy-oriented research briefs.
Conduct economic impact analysis using IMPLAN or other input-output modeling software.
Write technical papers or summary of findings and prepares standards and specifications for processes.
Contribute to the Institute’s monthly newsletter.
Assist the Executive Director and the Director of Research to identify and apply for external funding opportunities that align with the mission of the institute.
May participate in writing and coordination of proposals to secure external funds for research initiatives.
Maintains and keeps up-to-date regional economic indicators’ databases.
Assist the Executive Director and the Director of Research in maintaining and updating existing databases of available reports, and scholarly and professional analyses in the area of regional economic development.
Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.
Participates in academic economic conferences, symposia, and other related events of interest.
Contributes to the implementation of the Hunt Institute’s goals and objectives according to the University’s policies and procedures.
Complies with all State and University policies.
Other duties may be assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: May carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's objectives, policies, and applicable laws.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Education: PhD
Experience: No years of experience required.
Knowledge of statistical concepts and methods and their application to research analysis; of measurement, testing, and evaluation; and of research methods, principles, techniques, and philosophies.
Skilled in conducting qualitative and quantitative research and in using computers, software, and statistical tools and programs.
Ability to plan, organize, and oversee research projects, evaluate research data, ensure the development of measuring instruments with respect to reliability, relevance, and validity, interpret and publish research findings, and communicate effectively.
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD in Economics (or related discipline)
Demonstrated success in conducting independent research related to economics.
Proficient in statistical tools and programs (such as R, Stata, or Matlab).
Ability to plan, organize, and oversee research projects, evaluate data, interpret, and publish research findings.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Additional Information
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 10 pounds.
The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.
In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.
For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.
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