Postdoctoral Research Associate

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

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Conducts, either independently or as part of a research team, economic analysis of public policy issues including taxation, state and local economic development, and economic impacts of public goods and services. Develops, or adapts, econometric and statistical methods for the analysis of economic issues and performs methodologically sound data analysis, including writing computer programs, developing and applying appropriate statistical models, and performing economic impact analysis. Writes clear and concise reports describing research methodologies, results, and policy implications.

Participates in the development of economic research and development project proposals, proposal presentations, and project research design. Assists in assessing research needs of clients and in defining research goals and objectives. Develops proposals for research and technical assistance projects. Collects and assembles data from a variety of primary and secondary sources as necessary for conducting research projects.

Identifies publication and/or presentation opportunities for economic analysis of public policy issues in professional journals and at professional meetings and conferences. Directs and participates in the preparation of journal articles, scholarly papers, and presentations of research at professional and academic meetings. Supervises and/or writes research, evaluation, and technical assistance reports. Presents reports and findings to clients.