Post-doctoral Research Associate

New Mexico State University Post-doctoral Research Associate Description The department of Extension Economics at New Mexico State University invites applicants for a competitive two-year postdoctoral fellowship. The position offers an exciting opportunity for cutting-edge research on forested watershed. Under the supervision of Dr. Sawssan Boufous, the successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team and play a key role in advancing knowledge on non-market valuation and experimental approaches, with strong potential for high impact publications and policy relevance. The postdoctoral fellow will lead research initiatives focused on the economics of forested watershed management. Responsibilities include designing and implementing surveys and experiments, as well as conducting hedonic price analyses to measure impact of climate change and adaptation strategies. This position provides opportunities for collaboration across disciplines, professional development, participation in publications and grant writing, conference presentations, and outreach activities

• Conduct advanced non-market valuation research related to forested watersheds management.
• Design and implement surveys and experiments to assess public preferences for adaptation and economic impacts.
• Conduct cost/benefit analyses for forested watersheds management techniques.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and contribute to project planning, data analysis, and dissemination of results.
• Prepare research findings for academic publications, policy briefs, and presentations at professional conferences and stakeholder meetings.
• Mentor graduate students.
• Interested applicants should compile a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, a research paper relevant to the position.

For questions, contact Dr. Sawssan Boufous at sawssanb@nmsu.edu. Job Information Contact Name Sawssan Boufous, PhD Contact Email sawssanb@nmsu.edu City Las Cruces State/Province New Mexico Country US Apply Now