JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

February 1, 2016 - July 31, 2016

Landcare Research NZ

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Governance and Policy Team
Economics and Land Use Modelling Group
Researcher, Economist or Senior Economist

JOE ID Number: 2016-01_111455190
Date Posted: 02/01/2016
Date Inactive: 07/31/2016
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Researcher, Economist or Senior Economist
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: NEW ZEALAND
JEL Classifications:
Q1 -- Agriculture
Q2 -- Renewable Resources and Conservation
Q3 -- Nonrenewable Resources and Conservation
Q5 -- Environmental Economics
Full Text of JOE Listing:

Landcare Research is one of seven Crown Research Institutes in New Zealand. Our purpose is to drive innovation in managing terrestrial biodiversity and land resources in order to both protect the terrestrial environment and grow New Zealand’s prosperity.

We are recruiting another economist with a strong interest in natural resources, the environment, and public policy. Candidates must have a PhD degree and a track record of applied research focusing on economic modelling, empirical analysis, and/or evaluating ecosystem services. The successful candidate will contribute to existing research projects and will develop new research areas in partnership with end users and stakeholders. Experience conducting policy-relevant research and experience working in the public and/or private sector is desirable.

The position requires excellent communication skills for both specialised and non-expert audiences and publishing research results in international peer-reviewed journals. The successful candidate will also be expected to lead projects and to develop new research opportunities. The position is based in Auckland (Lincoln by negotiation).

For further details and to apply please visit https://careers.sciencenewzealand.org/landcare-research/landcare-research-jobs and follow the links to submit your application.

Enquiries may be directed to reest@landcareresearch.co.nz.

For further details about our organisation, visit: www.landcareresearch.co.nz

Applications close Friday, 26 February 2016.

Application Requirements:
  • External Application Link
Application deadline: 02/26/2016