University of Alaska Fairbanks

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The International Arctic Research Center (IARC) at the University of Alaska Fairbanks seeks candidates for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Economics/Public Finance for one year with possible extension based on performance and available funding. The position will be part of IARC’s partnership with the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC), the largest tribal health organization in the U.S.. This position will work closely with environmentally threatened communities in remote rural Alaska to determine the social cost of in-action on climate adaptation related to public health outcomes, homelessness, and/or climate-related migration.

To thrive in this role, applicants must have a PhD in economics and/or related field with emphasis on public finance/health. The successful applicant is enthusiastic about making meaningful contributions through research and working in a highly collaborative environment inside and outside of academia.

This position will be located in Anchorage with flexible hybrid work arrangements possible. This is a full-time, term-funded, exempt staff faculty position, 9 months + 3 months contract, competitive salary and full benefits package, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. This position is represented by United Academics.