JOE - December 2013

 
Resources for the Future
Fellow (career track)
 
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Fellow (career track)
Section: 5 -- Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: Washington, DC, USA
JEL Classifications:
C -- Mathematical and Quantitative Methods
D -- Microeconomics
E -- Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics
H -- Public Economics
L -- Industrial Organization
O1 -- Economic Development
Q -- Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics
R -- Urban, Rural, and Regional Economics
Deadline Date: 11/15/2013

JOE ID Number: 201312_394948

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Full Text of JOE Listing:
Resources for the Future (RFF) invites applications for a full-time research fellow. RFF is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research institution focused on independent economic and quantitative policy analysis in the fields of environment, energy and climate, and natural resources (see www.rff.org). RFF is committed to scholarly excellence and policy application and offers an outstanding environment for academic publication and high-level communication of research to policy audiences. More details on academic careers at RFF can be found at: http://www.rff.org/About_RFF/Pages/academiccareers.aspx.

Candidates with backgrounds in the above-listed fields are encouraged to apply. We will consider both new Ph.D.'s and those with more experience. RFF's research career track closely parallels the academic tenure system, and a Fellow corresponds to a tenure track assistant professor. For candidates with expertise in macroeconomics, a special interest in extension of macroeconomic techniques to include natural and environmental resources is desired. Completed dissertation by September 1, 2014 is required. RFF offers a competitive salary and benefits and a stimulating work environment. The preferred start date is September 2014.
Application Instructions:

All applicants should use our online application process (www.rff.org/fellowhiring) to submit a letter of application indicating their interest in the position, curriculum vitae, Ph.D. transcript (unofficial acceptable), and 1 to 3 research papers/publications (preferably including a job market paper). At least 3 letters of reference must also be provided and can be emailed to fellowhiring@rff.org (please include candidate name in subject) or mailed to: Chair, Fellow Hiring Committee, Resources for the Future, 1616 P Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20036. Materials should be submitted by November 15, 2013 (job market paper may be submitted by December 1). Initial interviews will be scheduled during the January ASSA meetings for those attending.

RFF is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Online Application URL: http://www.rff.org/fellowhiring

Note: This employer requires online Application.
FAX for Applications: 202-939-3462
Informational URL: http://www.rff.org


For more information, email: fellowhiring@rff.org

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