Post-Doctoral Research Associate Baker School of Policy and Public Affairs UTK
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Job Location:
Knoxville, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs at the University of Tennessee Knoxville (UTK) is seeking applications for a post-doctoral position from doctoral candidates or recent Ph.D. recipients interested in the economics and policy of critical minerals.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will work with Charles Sims at the Baker School Georg Schaur at the Department of Economics at UTK critical mineral industry partners and collaborators at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in the following areas:
- Costs of US critical mineral dependence on foreign countries.
- Effect of industrial policy on domestic investments in critical mineral mining processing and recycling.
The successful candidate will develop a research agenda in one or both of these areas.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Education:
- Ph.D. in economics agricultural and resource economics or a similar field prior to for candidates graduating in the Spring 2026 semester are welcomed to apply.Excellent programming data management and written communication skills are essential.
Experience:
- Excellent programming data management and written communication skills are essential.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with critical minerals
Location:
- Knoxville Tennessee UNITED STATES
Salary Range:
- Competitive salary plus full University benefits package.
The Baker Schoolhas research focal areas in environmental and energy policy along with its instructional and public service Baker Schools Center for Energy Transportation and Environmental Policy (CETEP) combines sound science rigorous economics and thoughtful policy to address natural resource use and environmental challenges facing the state of Tennessee the U.S. and the world. CETEP is an interdisciplinary network of joint faculty faculty fellows and affiliates research associates and post-doctoral researchers. The Baker Schools research network extends to industry government the nonprofit sector Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). The successful candidate will join a cohort of postdoctoral researchers working on environmental and energy challenges.
Application Instructions:
To apply please submit the following items with your application: a letter of interest a curriculum vitae a research paper and three recommendation letters. Note letters or recommendation may be submitted with your application or can be sent directly from thereference to the Hiring Manager Charles Sims at.Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Successful candidates are expected to start a24-month appointment in the Summer/Fall of 2026 (exact start date negotiable). Questions regarding the position can be directed to Prof. Charles Sims by email ().
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The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for ... View more
