Graduate Research Assistant

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Closing Date:

Type of Position:

Graduate Assistant

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Academic Term (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department:

Accounting, Economics, & Finance

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Summary of Job Duties:

The successful candidate will conduct applied quantitative research on water, which includes coding, modeling, data analysis, and manuscript preparation. The candidate will also gain valuable experience by assisting in presentation preparation, publishing articles, and writing grant proposals. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience:

• M.A. in economics, mathematics, natural resource management or other applicable field by date of hire;
• Advanced training in quantitative methods, statistics, and applied economics;
• Strong written and oral communication skills. 

Preferred Education and/or Experience: 

• Strong modeling skills;
• Experience working with python and optimization software, in particular GAMs;
• Familiarity with data and proficiency in statistical software (e.g., STATA, or SAS);
• Experience in conducting interdisciplinary research and a willingness to travel.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct applied quantitative research of water, which includes coding, modeling, data analysis, and manuscript preparation;
• Assist in presentation preparation, publishing articles, and writing grant proposals.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Generalized algebraic modeling and python.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Curriculum Vitae, Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Unofficial transcript.

Recruitment Contact Information:

Kent Kovacs, Associate Professor, kkovacs@ualr.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site