[ESA-announce] Postdoc Scholar (project on indigenous traditions & wildlife conservation; 12 months, American University of Sharjah)

[Dina Tasneem]

Dear all,

I am sharing the following announcement for a postdoc position on behalf of a colleague.

With regards

Dina Tasneem, Associate Professor, Department of Economics

American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Dear colleagues: 

I am posting an ad for a postdoctoral scholar position in the Economics Department at the American University of Sharjah UAE for a research project looking at the links between the traditions of indigenous pastoralists and wildlife conservation. Here is the link to the ad on EconJobMarket: Postdoc position 

Our team, with Shadi Atallah (Illinois) and Sahan Dissanayake (Portland State), is using choice experiments and collecting data at a site in India. We are on the lookout for a postdoc who is familiar with data analysis and econometric techniques associated with choice experiments and with research interests in environmental conservation. The 12-month position will be based at AUS in the UAE. Please share this with recent PhDs who might be interested in such work. Further details are provided in the ad link above (and a synopsis below). 

Thanks and best wishes, 

Adrian Lopes. 

Here is the text of the EJM ad for reference: 

Advertiser: Economics, School of Business Administration, AUS 

Field(s) of specialization: Econometrics - Environmental; Ag. Econ. - Applied microeconomics

Position type(s): Postdoctoral Scholar

Location of job: SBA, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Degree required: Doctorate

Job start date: After April 2025

Job duration: 12 months

Application deadline: 15 Feb 2025

Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Scholar in the fields of Economics, Social Sciences, or Ecology to join an interdisciplinary research project titled Indigenous Communities and Species Conservation: Examining the Role of Nature-Based Practices in Promoting Ecosystem Services. This project delves into the intersection of indigenous traditions and biodiversity conservation, with a focus on a pastoral community in India. It investigates how nature-based indigenous practices contribute to the preservation of wild carnivores, such as leopards, and the promotion of vital ecosystem services. The ultimate goal is to generate actionable insights for conservation policy interventions that foster sustainable coexistence between humans and wildlife. The successful candidate will work with an international team comprising - Shadi Atallah (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign), Sahan Dissanayake (Portland State University), and Adrian Lopes (American University of Sharjah).

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing choice experiment surveys.
• Perform econometric analysis of choice experiment data.
• Literature reviews on indigenous practices and biodiversity preservation.
• Coauthor high-impact academic papers with the research team.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students contributing to the project.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Economics, Social Sciences, Ecology, or a related field.
• Strong background in data analysis, particularly econometrics and choice experiments.
• Experience with analysis of field data from developing countries is highly preferred.
• Excellent writing skills and a demonstrated ability to produce publishable research.
• Ability to work collaboratively on a multidisciplinary project.

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Adrian A. Lopes

Associate Professor

Department of Economics

American University of Sharjah

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

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