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Market-Based Conservation and Environmental Economics Postdoctoral Researcher University of California, Santa Barbara in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
Salary range: $71,491 to $85,736 for a 100% appointment; 2-year initial appointment.
Deadline
Jul 31, 2027
Country
United States
University
University of California, Santa Barbara
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About this position
The Environmental Markets Lab (emLab) at the University of California, Santa Barbara is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to lead the design and on-the-water pilot of market-based conservation mechanisms aimed at reducing the catch of endangered and sensitive species, including turtles and sharks, by fisheries in the Eastern Tropical Pacific Ocean.
The project is carried out in collaboration with emLab directors, Conservation International field teams, local management agencies, and fishers in Latin America. It is part of the UCSB-CI Arnhold Climate Solutions Collaborative, which focuses on applied research and practical, scalable solutions to environmental challenges.
emLab is a research team at UC Santa Barbara that develops economic research for practical action, connecting science with policy, data with decisions, and interdisciplinary expertise with collaborative implementation. The successful researcher will contribute to this environment while also being able to devote a fraction of their time to their own research.
Funding details
Salary range: $71,491 to $85,736 for a 100% appointment; 2-year initial appointment.
What's required
Applicants must have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. (or equivalent) except the dissertation in economics with a focus in environmental and resource economics, or a closely related discipline, at the time of application. By the start date, a PhD in economics with a focus in environmental and resource economics, or a closely related field, is required. Preferred qualifications include at least 3 years of academic or applied research experience in econometric methods and/or economic theory related to natural resource management, fisheries, incentive design, or payments for ecosystem services; familiarity with fisheries economics, fisheries, or marine conservation; strong quantitative and modeling skills with advanced coding in R, Stata, Python, and/or Matlab; a track record or interest in publishing in top academic journals; experience with field-based or stakeholder-engaged research; proficiency with GitHub and LaTeX; strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to balance multiple responsibilities; willingness to travel domestically and internationally; and professional proficiency in Spanish and English is a plus.
How to apply
Apply through the UC Santa Barbara recruitment portal using the application link provided. Submit a CV, cover letter, and a writing sample, and provide contact information for three references. Applications are accepted until the final deadline, with full consideration tied to the review date.
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