Application Deadline: Januay 31, 2024 (Midnight, Mountain Standard Time)
The Department of Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology, University of Alberta is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship – Urban Economics with a Focus on Housing and Immigration. The selected candidate will be supervised by Dr. Feng Qiu and will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team focused on urban studies. The primary objective of this role is to model and analyze the effects of immigration on housing affordability and municipal budgeting in Canada, utilizing spatial econometrics and other statistical techniques.
This postdoctoral fellowship is part of the larger project “Migrant Integration in the Mid-21st Century: Bridging Divides” funded by The Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) and led by Toronto Metropolitan University. Dr. Sandeep Agrawal is the lead for this project at the University of Alberta.
The initial appointment for this position is for one year. Subject to satisfactory performance, this may be extended to two years, with further extensions possible thereafter. The annual salary for this position ranges between $55,000 and $65,000 CAN. Additionally, the position includes a benefits package, details of which are provided in the Postdoctoral Fellows Benefits.
Roles/Responsibilities
- Collecting and analyzing housing, immigration, municipal budgeting data.
- Develop models for housing valuation and labor migration to identify the impacts of immigration on housing affordability and municipal finance.
- Investigating the extent to which municipal deficits and debts are attributable to the costs of providing public goods and services to newcomers in urban and rural areas.
- Preparing presentations, drafting reports, and writing academic publications related to the research.
Eligibility
- Educational Background: PhD in Economics, Urban Economics, Labor Economics, or a related discipline.
- Econometrics: Demonstrated expertise with advanced skills in statistical/econometric analysis using recognized statistical software such as R or Stata.
- GIS Software: Familiarity with tools like ArcGIS or QGIS.
- Communication: Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a diverse team environment.
Requirements
- Real Estate Market/Housing Modeling: Experience in land use modeling is preferred.
- Scientific Writing: Proven proficiency in producing high-quality scientific writing.
- Geospatial Data Science: Solid knowledge of geospatial data science and spatial econometrics.
Application Details
- A cover letter describing interests and skills as related to the job description
- A CV
- The contact information for three references
- A copy of graduate program transcript (unofficial)
For more information about the application process, contact Dr. Feng Qiu, fe******@ua******.ca.
