Postdoctoral Research Associate

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

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About The Position

The Program on Conflict and Development (ConDev) in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position. ConDev conducts frontier research on the economic causes and consequences of conflict, forced displacement, and recovery, combining rigorous theoretical and empirical methods with policy engagement in data-constrained environments. The successful candidate will contribute to a growing research agenda spanning topics such as conflict spillovers, forced displacement and host community impacts, firm and labor market responses to instability, and the interaction between climate shocks, resource use, and institutions. The program works with a range of data sources, including administrative microdata, household and firm surveys, and geospatial datasets. The postdoctoral researcher will collaborate closely with the program director and affiliated researchers on ongoing projects, with opportunities to contribute to the preparation of research proposals and to engage in the intellectual life of the Program on Conflict and Development, including workshops, seminars, and dissemination activities.

Requirements

• Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in economics or a closely related field by the start date.
• The ideal candidate will have strong training in applied econometrics and demonstrated ability to work with microdata.
• Experience with causal inference methods (e.g., panel data methods, difference-in-differences, instrumental variables) is expected.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred qualifications include familiarity with geospatial data or spatial analysis, experience working with administrative or firm-level datasets, and an interest in research in developing country contexts or fragile and conflict-affected settings.
• Experience integrating multiple data sources (e.g., survey, administrative, and spatial data) is an asset.
• Experience working with large and/or complex datasets is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree