Postdoctoral researcher
We are seeking an experienced post-doctoral researcher to produce rigorous, publication-quality
research on consumer perceptions and preferences in two projects that focus on the circular economy.
This role requires deep expertise in advanced survey methodologies, experimental design, and statistical
modeling. The ideal candidate has a strong research publication record and experience managing large-
scale surveys data. The two projects the post-doctoral associate will support are focused on consumer
preferences for battery electric vehicle information and consumer preference for circular plastic
products.
PREP Post-doctoral Associate Applied Economics Office
- Ph.D. in Economics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field
- Experience conducting applied survey research and quantitative analysis
- Demonstrated expertise in:
o Survey design and implementation
o Conjoint analysis and discrete choice modeling
o Segmentation and clustering methods - Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals
- Proficiency in R and statistical modeling tools (e.g., Mplus, SPSS); experience with GIS or
visualization tools is a plus - Experience coding surveys in survey down or similar open-source survey tool
- At least 3 peer-reviewed publications
- At least one first authored peer-reviewed publication using survey data
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Self-driven and capable of working independently with minimal supervision
- Must be US Citizen
Key responsibilities could include, but are not limited to, leading the following activities:
- Design and implementation of quantitative research studies, including stated preference surveys
and conjoint experiments. - Apply advanced discrete choice models, latent class models, clustering techniques, to uncover
heterogeneous preferences and segment-specific insights. - Translate complex statistical outputs into clear, decision-relevant metrics such as willingness-to-
pay, demand elasticities, and adoption likelihoods. - Ensure analytical rigor consistent with peer-reviewed academic standards.
- Author and co-author peer-reviewed journal articles, conference papers and technical reports.
- Work collaboratively with an inter-disciplinary team of researchers.