Farmingdale State College

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Farmingdale State College thru The Research Foundation for SUNY is seeking to hire a 10 month Post-Doctoral Research Fellow (Economics/Economic Geography/Regional Science) . This is a grant funded position (2 years) for a Post-Doc to work as a Research Associate in the development of an empirical simulation model of the Long Island Economy. Specific job duties include supervision of undergraduate assistants, assistance with the construction of a CGE model of Long Island, data collection and analysis, development of economic/GIS database, and support and assistance in generating reports and completion of publications related to the grant. Preferred specialization areas include Urban and Regional Economics, Geography/Economic Geography, or Regional Science.

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Economics, Economic Geography, Geography, Regional Science or closely related field (ABD with all degree requirements completed including the dissertation defense by the date of appointment). Familiarity and experience with software/methods such as Implan, GAMS, ArcGIS, I/O analysis, CGE and DSGE modeling.

Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. already awarded, experience in a regional research center (Business and Economics research, Regional Planning, etc.)

This is a full-time grant funded position (2 years).

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A letter of application and resume should be submitted online at www.farmingdale.edu.