16 May 2012
Private Sector Research Economist | RTI International | Research Triangle Park, Durham, USA
Job Description
| RTI International’s Environmental, Technology and Energy Program, housed within the Global Climate Change and Environmental Sciences Unit, is currently accepting applications for a PhD-level technology economist. Working under the direction of the Program Director and working with other senior staff in the Program, the candidate will provide expertise in the economics of technological change, innovation policy analysis, R&D program evaluation, and economic development. Working within an interdisciplinary team, the candidate will bring strong analytical skills, an astute grasp of current economic theory in technology infrastructure and innovation, and modeling expertise to complement existing expertise within our Program and Unit. This position offers significant professional development opportunities within a leading research organization. | ||
| Responsibilities | ||
| • Manage retrospective benefit-cost analyses of new technologies, technology infrastructure enhancements, and regional innovation policies. • Develop conceptual frameworks for analyzing technological change, devise and program economic impact models in the absence of readily available structured datasets, and lead primary data collection activities to populate models. • Contribute to development of grant, cooperative agreement and contract proposals. • Contribute to development of manuscripts for refereed journals. • Present research findings at scientific conferences. • Monitor study resources and budgets. • Serve as a mentor to junior researchers. |
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| Qualifications | ||
| • Ph.D. in economics, with specialization in applied microeconomics, technological change, industrial organization, or development with one year relevant experience • Prior contract and consulting experience •Familiarity with public sector R&D evaluations, public sector finance, and innovation policy. • Strong analytical and time management skills |
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| About RTI | ||
| RTI International is one of the world’s leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 2,800 provides research and technical expertise to governments and businesses in more than 40 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory and chemistry services. | ||