(Hybrid) Post-doctoral Scholar - Regional Research Institute at West Virginia University

, West Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Economic Research, Statistical Analyses, Manuscript Preparation, Report Development, Presentation Development, Econometric Software, Statistical Packages, ArcGIS, Economic Impact Analysis, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Organizational Skills, Grant Applications, STATA, R

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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/. Job Summary 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 Application deadline: Screening of applications will begin immediately; the position will remain open until filled. Duties & 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. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities 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; preference for ArcGIS Knowledge of economic impact analysis; preference for experience with this Excellent oral and written communication, including manuscript preparation Demonstrated ability to work well independently and in a collaborative environment Proven organizational skills Education 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. Experience Research experience related to regional economics or regional science Experience with STATA or R statistical packages and state-of-the art econometric analysis Preference for experience with ArcGIS Preference for experience with economic impact analysis Education as noted above Location Hybrid/Morgantown, West Virginia. (Hybrid expectations are regular attendance at in-person meetings). Documents required for Application CV Cover Letter Transcript Research Paper Names and contact information for three references Funding for this position The RRI has external funding to support this position.

Responsibilities

The post-doctoral scholar will conduct regional economic research, including economic and statistical analyses using various data sources, and be responsible for developing manuscripts, reports, and presentations for academic and public audiences. Responsibilities also include assisting the RRI director with supervising graduate students and developing new research projects.