[ES_JOBS_NET] Assistant Research Scientist at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

[Carollo, Cristina]

HARTE RESEARCH INSTITUTE, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Socio-Economics Group

Position Title      ASSISTANT RESEARCH SCIENTIST

The individual in this position will address issues related to the provisioning of and demand for ecosystem goods and services and their valuation in coastal and marine environments. Projects that this individual would contribute to include: a Gulf of Mexico wide valuation of ecosystem services; assessing the change in ecosystem services as a result of coastal and marine climate change; and resiliency and sustainability issues in coastal environments. The successful candidate will work with ecological modelers, marine biologists, geo-spatial technicians, law and policy scientists, and economists.
The Assistant Research Scientist is expected to engage in unique research of high quality, and to participate in the academic and intellectual life of the Harte Research Institute and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. The successful applicant is expected to be well grounded in environmental valuation techniques and be a strong writer. Job responsibilities will also include student mentoring and grant writing.

Qualifications: Ph.D in Economics, Decision Science, Sociology, Environmental Science, or closely related field. Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).

Job Duties: Performs research on socio-economics of the environment that supports projects of the Socio-Economics Group at the Harte Research Institute. Prepares grant and contract applications in response to request for proposals. Mentors students. Supports the general mission of the Harte Research Institute.

Special Notices: This is a grant funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon continued funding.

Job open until filled. Apply at: https://islanderjobs.tamucc.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1289343356597

Required documents:    Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, List of References


Cheers,
~Cristina
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Cristina Carollo, PhD
Assistant Research Scientist
Harte Research Institute
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
(727) 252-8698
Cristina.Carollo at tamucc.edu

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