Post Doctoral Fellow-Economics

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The International Arctic Research Center (IARC) seeks candidates for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Economics/Public Finance for one year with possible extension based on performance and available funding. The position will be part of IARC’s partnership with the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC), the largest tribal health organization in the U.S., under a NOAA-funded resilience and adaptation initiative, expanding climate adaptation technical assistance for Alaska Native communities. This position will be responsible for synthesizing existing economic analysis relevant for small community adaptation, assisting communities in their complex decision making related to relocation and adaptation in-place, and for determining the social cost of in-action related to public health outcomes, homelessness, and/or climate-related migration.

In this position you will not only grow your research skills in team science and co-production with communities but also develop and maintain partnerships, build community capacity, lead knowledge mobilization (e.g., publications, presentations), and participate in project management while working independently and collaboratively within IARC and ANTHC.

The postdoctoral fellow will be supervised by Dr. Tobias Schwoerer (IARC PI) in close collaboration with CETC. IARC’s mission is to better understand the Arctic as a system and to make a difference. IARC is a highly productive, interdisciplinary research center and home to over 100 scientists, many with interdisciplinary training. At IARC, work life balance and career development are top priorities, where postdoctoral fellows have opportunities to build their skills and networks in pursuit of future careers in research, government, and beyond.

To thrive in this role, applicants must have a PhD in economics and/or related field with emphasis on public finance and academic training in the social sciences. We seek candidates with a strong interest or experience working in transdisciplinary teams and using mostly quantitative but also qualitative research methods. The successful applicant is enthusiastic about making meaningful contributions through their research and working in a highly collaborative environment inside and outside of academia. We seek applicants with demonstrated creativity, initiative, strong time management and organization skills, and strong oral and written communications skills including engagement with non-academic audiences and policy makers. Experience working with American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian cultures is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

PhD in economics or and/or related degree with emphasis on public finance and/or public health (already received, or has completed all requirements and awaiting graduation) in the climate change context or similar and 5 years of progressive research experience in a field relevant to the research (e.g. social science training assessing the direct and indirect costs of no action on climate change adaptation specifically relevant to underserved rural communities).

Demonstrated ability to collect, integrate, and analyze data from government budgets and public finance documents, or health data.

Strong econometrics and data management skills.

Position Details:

This position will be located in Anchorage and flexible hybrid work arrangements may be considered in accordance with UA regulations. This is a full-time, term-funded, exempt staff faculty position, 9 months + 3 months contract, complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. This position is represented by United Academics (UNAC). http://www.unitedacademics.net/

Special Instructions: 

Please attach a curriculum vitae, cover letter (1-2 pages), sample research publication(s) (optional), one to three examples of public-facing communications or products of collaborative work (optional) and the names and contact information of three (3) professional references with your application.

To ensure full consideration for the position please apply prior to the review date. The position will be open until filled with the initial review of applications to begin on 12/01/2025.  Please apply by 11:55PM Alaska Daylight Time, on 11/30/2025 

☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Tobias Schwoerer at tschwoerer@alaska.edu, Delia Lopez-Ketzler, IARC's HR Coordinator, at dketzler@alaska.edu or call 907-474-1960.

US CITIZENSHIP / PERMANENT RESIDENCY IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

This position is represented by United Academics (UNAC). https://unitedacademicsak.org/

This position is term-funded and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

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