Postdoctoral Scholar - Economics of Coastal Hazards and Resilience

Postdoctoral Scholar – Economics of Coastal Hazards and
Resilience

Vacancy Number: PD-0035

Position Number: PD0038

Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:

The Cameron School of Business at the University of North Carolina
Wilmington invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar in the
Department of Economics and Finance. This is a 12-month, full-time,
temporary non-faculty research position, with potential renewal
subject to university policies and available funding.

The postdoctoral scholar will work with Professor Meghan Millea on
the economics research thrust of the National Science
Foundation-funded Coastal Hazards, Economic Prosperity, and
Resilience (CHEER) research hub. CHEER brings together engineers,
economists, and social scientists to investigate hurricane risk,
recovery, and resilience in coastal communities. The economics
thrust examines household and community responses to hurricane
risk, including insurance decisions, hazard mitigation, adaptation,
and the economic consequences of disasters, with an emphasis on
eastern North Carolina.

The primary responsibility of the postdoctoral scholar is to
conduct research. Activities include developing and applying
quantitative economic methods, assembling and analyzing data,
interpreting results, preparing manuscripts and presentations, and
collaborating with researchers across institutions and disciplines.
The position may also involve research proposal development,
mentoring students, and engaging with community partners to connect
research findings with practical needs.

Appointment Description:

This is a 12-month, full-time, temporary non-faculty research
position, with potential renewal subject to university policies and
available funding.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Economics, Applied Economics, Environmental or

Resource Economics, or a closely related field by the appointment
start date.

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate in one of the fields listed above

and conferred before the appointment start date, but no more than
five (5) years prior to the appointment start date.

• Exceptions to the 5-year degree requirement may be waived in

exceptional circumstances.

• Research experience in applied quantitative analysis, including

econometric or computational methods.

• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and

communicate findings in writing and presentations.

• Ability to collaborate on interdisciplinary research

projects.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills &
Experience:

• Research experience in environmental economics, natural

hazards, disaster risk, insurance, adaptation, or economic
resilience.

• Experience with spatial analysis, applied econometrics,

economic modeling, or computable general equilibrium methods.

• Experience working with large or geographically detailed

datasets and collaborating with researchers from other
disciplines.

• Record of scholarly publications or manuscripts in progress and

interest in research that informs policy and community
decision-making.

Required Certifications or Licensure:

Dept/School:

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The Department of Economics and Finance at the University of North
Carolina Wilmington, located in the vibrant coastal city of
Wilmington, North Carolina, offers four Bachelor of Science in
Business Administration concentrations: Economics, Finance,
Financial Technology (FinTech), and Real Estate. The department
also administers the Bachelor of Arts in Economics and the Master
of Science in Finance programs. In addition, faculty play an
integral role in supporting both the Master of Business
Administration (MBA) and the International MBA, a joint program
offered in collaboration with our international partner
universities.

The department fosters an engaging and experiential learning
environment through student organizations, competitive academic
opportunities such as the College Fed Challenge and CFA Institute
Research Challenge, the student-managed investment fund,
undergraduate honors research, and other high-impact learning
experiences. Faculty are equally committed to advancing scholarship
with a growing research portfolio and a strong culture of
collaboration that enhances teaching, research, and service.

College: Cameron School Business - 312 CollegeThe University
of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) is a dynamic and growing
institution within the University of North Carolina System, set on
a scenic, 661-acre campus. The AACSB-accredited Cameron School of
Business offers a broad range of undergraduate and graduate
programs across business and technology disciplines, including
management, accounting, analytics, finance, supply chain
management, marketing, economics, entrepreneurship, cybersecurity,
and information systems. Located in Wilmington, a vibrant coastal
city with a thriving port, diverse business community, and strong
tourism industry, UNCW offers a distinctive setting for academic
and professional growth. Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and the
Cape Fear River, Wilmington combines a robust economic environment
with an appealing coastal quality of life.

College/School Information:

The University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) is a dynamic and
growing institution within the University of North Carolina System,
set on a scenic, 661-acre campus. The AACSB-accredited Cameron
School of Business offers a broad range of undergraduate and
graduate programs across business and technology disciplines,
including management, accounting, analytics, finance, supply chain
management, marketing, economics, entrepreneurship, cybersecurity,
and information systems. Located in Wilmington, a vibrant coastal
city with a thriving port, diverse business community, and strong
tourism industry, UNCW offers a distinctive setting for academic
and professional growth. Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and the
Cape Fear River, Wilmington combines a robust economic environment
with an appealing coastal quality of life.

University Information:

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal
university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring,
research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class
faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level
for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful
academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical
thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a
full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well
as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology,
nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning
options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN
program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working
professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program
focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly
activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral
Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University)
by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher
Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since
1969.

Eligibility for Employment:

Please note, this is a postdoctoral position. The length of the
assignment will be based on department need, with the possibility
of continuation. Employees in postdoc positions are considered
temporary positions (non-permanent state employees) but do qualify
for postdoctoral medical insurance and paid leave, unlike other
temporary employees at the university. More information about
postdoctoral employees can be found in the Postdoc Handbook.

To receive consideration, please be sure you have fully completed
the entire application before you apply for this position. For more
info/to apply, visit the applicant portal.
Applications must be submitted through the online application
system by 11:59 pm EST of the posting close date to be
considered.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender
background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor
vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal
law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment
eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United
States.

Special Notes to Applicants:

Please note, this is a postdoctoral position. The length of the
assignment will be based on department need, with the possibility
of continuation. Employees in postdoc positions are considered
temporary positions (non-permanent state employees) but do qualify
for postdoctoral medical insurance and paid leave, unlike other
temporary employees at the university. More information about
postdoctoral employees can be found in the Postdoc Handbook.

To receive consideration, please be sure you have fully completed
the entire application before you apply for this position. For more
info/to apply, visit the applicant portal.
Applications must be submitted through the online application
system by 11:59 pm EST of the posting close date to be
considered.

Requested Job Posting Date: 10/30/2026

Posting Close Date: 11/09/2026

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9934127"">https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/41351

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