Dr. Chris Serenari and Dr Xiangping Liu are inviting applicatons for a doctoral research assistant (DRA). The position will be housed at the Department of Biology at Texas State University – San Marcos. The DRA will work closely with Drs. Serenari and Liu on a project supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in collaboration with Dr. Tori Donovan (U. Florida) modeling how Conservation Reserve Program enrollees make decisions about fire management.
Roles/Responsibilities
- Conduct a systematic literature review
- Co-produce and -lead survey design, testing and administration, data analysis, results dissemination
- Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and organization skills
- Works well independently and as part of a team
The student will pursue a doctoral degree in Aquatic Resources and Integrative Biology (https://www.gradcollege.txst.edu/programs/aquatic-resources- phd.html) at Texas State University and be part of the Serenari Lab, co-advised by Dr. Liu. Funding is available to support an outstanding student on a 48-month appointment, contingent on satisfactory performance, providing a competitive stipend, tuition remission, generous coverage of health insurance premiums, and professional development opportunities
Eligibility
- M.S. in agricultural, resource, and environmental economics, political science within the last four years
- Proficiency in quantitative research, especially econometric or decision modeling, game theory
- Proficiency in writing and speaking the English language
- Ability to lead collaborative conservation social science projects
- Willingness to travel and present findings domestically or abroad
Requirements
- Expertise in game theory
- Experience in spatial modeling
- Experience with decision modeling
- Track record of peer-reviewed publications
Application Details
- Current CV
- Cover letter highlighting qualifications to conduct research in the natural resource economics, decision sciences, or quantitative political science
- At least one recent journal publication
- Contact information for at least three references
The complete application should be sent as a single PDF document via email to Dr. Serenari ( c_****@tx*****.edu ), using “USDA DRA” as the subject of the email.
Review of applications will start October 21, 2024 until the position is filled.
