Help wanted: Regional economist

Florida Gulf Coast University is looking for a regional economist.

The Fort Myers-based university seeks a new director for its Regional Economic Research Institute to replace Gary Jackson, an economics professor who is the current director. “I do plan to retire at the end of the spring term,” says Jackson.

Jackson, who was the founding director of the institute in 2005, is widely known in the region for his analysis of economic trends. He regularly makes presentations to business groups, highlighting trends such as employment, housing and tourism.