(Hybrid) Post-doctoral Scholar - Regional Research Institute

West Virginia University

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Regional Research Institute (RRI) at West Virginia University (WVU) is an internationally recognized center for the advancement of regional science. The RRI supports regional research with a focus on the economic and social development of lagging regions and plays an important role in fulfilling WVU’s land grant mission. More information is available at https://rri.wvu.edu/. The Regional Research Institute (RRI) at West Virginia University (WVU) seeks applications for a post-doctoral scholar (post-doc) who will report to the RRI director to help conduct regional economic research on a wide range of topics, including topics related to externally funded applied and academic research projects. The qualified individual will be responsible for economic and statistical analyses using a variety of data sources and in developing manuscripts, reports, and presentations for use in disseminating the results to both academic and public audiences. The post-doc will also assist the RRI director in supervising graduate students and in developing new research projects for the RRI. The post-doc will have opportunities to collaborate with scholars at WVU and internationally, to attend conferences, and for networking. Anticipated Start Date: June 1, 2026 Anticipated Employment Timeframe: June 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027

Requirements

Research experience related to regional economics or regional science
State-of-the art econometric and statistical software skills
Experience with a variety of statistical packages
Knowledge of economic impact analysis
Excellent oral and written communication, including manuscript preparation
Demonstrated ability to work well independently and in a collaborative environment
Proven organizational skills
Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate in regional economics or a related field or be ABD with completion of their Ph.D. by no later than December 31, 2026.
Research experience related to regional economics or regional science
Experience with STATA or R statistical packages and state-of-the art econometric analysis

Nice To Haves

preference for ArcGIS
Preference for experience with economic impact analysis

Responsibilities

Assist the RRI director with developing research topics and executing research projects.
Conduct economic and statistical analyses using statistical software and a variety of data sources
Actively contribute to the RRI research team
Assist the RRI director in supervising graduate students
Provide technical assistance and general direction to students
Assist with grant and other funding applications
Disseminate the research findings to both academic and public audiences
Attend and present results at regional, national, and/or international meetings
Develop manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals
Develop written materials for public audiences
Indirect supervision of graduate students along with the RRI director.