The Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University seeks a Research Economist to conduct economic analysis related to real estate for the State of Texas, produce insightful reports, and share findings through articles and presentations to support the Center’s research agenda.
Requirements
- PhD in real estate, economics, agriculture, economics or business administration.
- Seven years teaching, research or equivalent experience at the university level.
- Proven ability to effectively communicate with a variety of audiences in industry, academics and government via written articles and oral presentations.
- Experience with analytical software such as R, Python, or others.
- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
- PhD in real estate, finance, economics, or related program (preferred).
- More than six years of applied economic analysis in housing or commercial real estate economics, with industry experience (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Performs as a researcher, under guidance of the research director, in the unit with a focus on the Texas economy and real estate markets.
- Addresses general economic and market conditions and develops expertise in niche residential assets including multifamily, short and long-term single-family rentals, and manufactured housing.
- Utilizes data and other resources to design and conduct research projects.
- Evaluates, analyzes and develops economic models to interpret findings.
- Develops standardized, repeatable reports of trends and analysis of economic activity.
- Stays abreast of the latest and most appropriate research methodologies and applies best practices.
- Implements high level of integrity in data collection and maintenance.
Other
- Ability to travel in-state to perform speaking duties.
- This position is security sensitive.
- This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures.
- All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements.
- May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours.
