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Research Associate
URL: https://middlebury.peopleadmin.com/postings/17956
Company / Organization: Center for the Blue Economy
Pay Rate: $21.75
Type: Full-time
City: Monterey, CA
Description:
The Position
This position undertakes economic research on issues related to coasts and oceans in
California, the United States and other countries. Issues currently being examined include the
economics of sea level rise and decisions about how to adapt to it; the economic benefits of
wetlands restoration; the role of the oceans in national and regional economies, and development
of policies to promote sustainable ocean-related economic development. The work includes data
collection, analysis, the preparation of reports and presentations, and working with other
organizations with which the Center partners on projects. The Research Associate will also be
responsible for overseeing the work of graduate assistants who work with Center.
The Center
The Center for the Blue Economy is a research unit of the Middlebury Institute of
International Studies at Monterey, a graduate school of Middlebury College. The Center provides
a unique combination of teaching and research grounded in the social sciences and addressing
the broad array of global issues affecting oceans and coasts. The Center is the home of the
largest online data resource on oceans and coasts in the National Ocean Economics Program.
The Center is affiliated with the Institute’s graduate program in International Environmental
Policy and the specialization in Ocean and Coastal Resource Management. The Center
collaborates with public, academic, and other organizations around the world to carry out its
mission.
Monterey
Monterey is a world-famous location for ocean related activities. A city of 32,000
located within the Monterey Peninsula, which as a population of 100,000. Monterey is located
120 miles south of San Francisco on California’s Central Coast. Educational institutions are a
key part of the region, including California State University at Monterey Bay, the Naval
Postgraduate School, the Defense Languages Institute, and Moss Landing Marine Laboratories,
the primary location of marine activities for the California State University system. The
Monterey Bay Aquarium, and its associated Research Institute, and the Hopkins Marine Station
of Stanford University join the CBE as part of a major center for marine research.
To Apply:
Applications are only accepted online. To see the official position description and apply:
https://middlebury.peopleadmin.com/postings/17956
For more information:
www.centerfortheblueeconomy.org
www.oceaneconomis.org.
https://www.middlebury.edu/institute/
or contact:
Dr. Charles Colgan
Director of Research
Center for the Blue Economy
Email: ccolgan@miis.edu
Phone 831-647-4616
The position will remain open until filled. Applications received by September 30, 2018 will be
given priority consideration.
Requirements:
Qualifications
A master’s degree in public policy, planning, economics or a related field and at least 6
months of professional experience, or a bachelor’s degree in these fields and a minimum of 3
years of professional experience. Substantial competence in computer applications, including
Microsoft Office (especially Excel), and GIS (especially Arc GIS). Excellent professional
writing skills, including ability to generate graphics, required. Additional experience with
analytic software such as SPSS, R, or Matlab desirable. Experience with survey research,
including online survey software, desirable.
Point of Contact: Dr. Charles Colgan
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