NCEE is
EPA's center of expertise for cutting-edge research and analysis in
environmental economics (www.epa.gov/economics) and supporting science.
The
participant will join a group of NCEE staff economists and scientists to
support research and related activities, including conducting thorough
literature searches and providing scientific input to be used by staff in peer
reviewed publications, research reports, working papers, and
presentations. The participant could be involved in the following
activities related to environmental economics research:
·
collection, organization and verification of data using standard
analytical techniques;
·
review of analyses of the benefits and costs of environmental
regulations;
·
assistance in analyses and research efforts on benefit-cost
research and techniques, economic impact models and measures, and market
incentive mechanisms;
·
assistance in the production of new studies, coordinated with
other NCEE staff and EPA program offices.
This research training opportunity will provide an excellent professional development opportunity. The candidate will have access to a team of experts collaborating in various areas of environmental economics and risk assessment science on high priority issues of critical importance to EPA’s mission.
Qualifications:
Applicants
should be enrolled in or have recently completed (within five years) an
undergraduate degree program in economics or a related field. This may
include natural or physical science fields that provide information used in
economic analysis. Applicants must have high academic standing and an
interest in applied environmental economics research.
The
appointment is for up to one year (with possible renewal) and is subject to
availability of funds. The participant will receive a monthly stipend
commensurate with educational level and experience. Coverage under a
medical insurance plan is both required and the responsibility of the
applicant. The participant does not become an EPA employee.
Position
can be full-time or part-time as schedule allows. U.S. citizenship
required. The program is open to all qualified individuals without regard
to race, sex, religion, color, age, physical or mental disability, national
origin, or status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran.
Interested
individuals should send a cover letter and resume via e-mail (preferred), fax,
or postal mail to: Ms. Jennifer Bowen (bowen.jennifer@epa.gov), NCEE, U.S. EPA
(1809T), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20460 (Fax: 202-566-2338;
phone: 202-566-2281). Deadline: Friday, April 25, 2014.
