We invite applications for up to three fully funded Ph.D. positions at the University of British Columbia (UBC). The positions are located in the Food and Resource Economics Group (FRE). FRE is an active group of environmental, resource, and agricultural economists within the Faculty of Land and Food Systems and with collaborative relationships with the Vancouver School of Economics, the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability, and the Sauder School of Business. The PhD positions will be supervised by Joséphine Gantois, Frederik Noack, and Jonathan Proctor and will involve projects around 1) conservation and agricultural practices, 2) decentralization of resource management and conservation, and 3) climate change impacts and adaptation.
Funding
The PhD positions are guaranteed a minimum funding package of at least $35,000 each year for four years. This funding may be comprised of any combination of teaching assistantships (TA), research assistantships (RA), grants and/or stipend support.
Research responsibilities
During their PhD, candidates are expected to lead at least one research project in collaboration with their respective supervisors. In addition, they are expected to develop innovative research projects broadly related to environmental, agricultural, resource or conservation economics. PhD students in FRE typically write three papers during their PhD, including a single-authored job market paper.
Qualifications
- Degree in economics, data science, computer science, or related fields.
- Good data skills, including econometrics and/or geospatial analysis.
- Proficiency in R or another relevant programming language.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Application
For full consideration, please apply by November 23. The positions remain open until filled. Please send the following documents by email to josephine.gantois@ubc.ca, jon.proctor@ubc.ca, and frederik.noack@ubc.ca with “FRE PhD application” as the subject:
- A personal statement that describes concisely your past research experience, current research interests, and fit for the position (two-page maximum)
- Unofficial transcripts
- CV
- Contact information of three references
Diversity
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.