Postdoc
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Applied Economics Office at NIST is looking for postdocs in community resilience and climate change.
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Economic Research Manager
University of Northern Iowa
The University of Northern Iowa seeks applicants for an Economic Research Manager. The position is full-time (12-month) with duties shared between the Institute of Decision Making (IDM) and the Department of Economics.
The successful candidate will conduct economic analysis, research and outreach for IDM and teach two courses per semester for the economics department. The attached flier provides additional details. To view full position details and to apply, please visit https://jobs.uni.edu/faculty/view/52950. The deadline for full consideration is August 31, 2023.
Link:
https://jobs.uni.edu/faculty/view/52950
assistant professor - tenure track
University of Idaho
This is a teaching research positing in agribusiness. Contact me if you are interested in talking about it.
Research Associate - MS Level
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
The Survey Research Center at the University of Wisconsin - River Falls is hiring a part-time research associate to conduct survey design, data collection, and reporting for projects related to community development and agriculture. Full job description and instructions for applying can be found at the following link: https://jobs.uwrf.edu/postings/9195
Link:
https://jobs.uwrf.edu/postings/9195
Assistant/Associate Professor of Agribusiness Management and MFA Chair in Agribusiness
University of Missouri
The Division of Applied Social Sciences (DASS) at the University of Missouri invites applications for Assistant/Associate Professor of Agribusiness Management and MFA Chair in Agribusiness. The position supports teaching and research in DASS relating to agribusinesses, with a particular emphasis on cooperatives and producer-owned organizations. Areas of research relevant to this appointment may include new institutional economics, organizational economics, and transaction cost-based analysis of markets and organizations, as well as cooperative governance, management, finance, value chain coordination, collective action benefits to producers, and the interaction of these areas with cooperative performance and public policy implications. Candidates with backgrounds in economics, agricultural economics, and related fields are encouraged to apply. This is a nine-month appointment. The candidate hired at the Assistant Professor rank will be eligible for the endowed chair appointment upon successful promotion with tenure at the Associate Professor rank.
Link:
https://hr.missouri.edu/job-openings (search for Job ID 47459)
Assistant/Associate Professor of Agricultural and Applied Economics and Al and Mary Agnes McQuinn Chair in Entrepreneurial Leadership
University of Missouri
The College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (CAFNR) at the University of Missouri invites applications for Assistant/Associate Professor of Agricultural and Applied Economics and the Al and Mary Agnes McQuinn Chair in Entrepreneurial Leadership. The successful candidate will serve as Director of the McQuinn Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership and, based on qualifications, be eligible for a tenured professorship in the College’s Division of Applied Social Sciences (DASS). The position supports teaching and research relating to entrepreneurship, leadership, strategy, and related disciplines. This is a nine-month appointment. If hired at the Assistant Professor rank, the candidate will be appointed to the endowed Chair upon successful promotion with tenure at the Associate Professor rank.
Unlike traditional entrepreneurship programs designed for a general business education, the McQuinn Chair’s position within CAFNR lends itself to a natural emphasis on entrepreneurship in life sciences, food and agriculture, rural development, and natural resource entrepreneurship. When created in 2004, the McQuinn Chair was designed to enhance research, classroom teaching, and one-on-one mentoring in entrepreneurial leadership, with a specific charge to enhance the life sciences economic engine in the State of Missouri and to help raise MU’s national reputation as promoter of innovation in this emerging field. This includes the pursuit of innovative and non-conventional visions, the parameters and requirements of risk-taking, and personal conduct and priorities. The scope of the chair is not only with the creation, management, and growth of new firms and organizations but also with the operation of existing enterprises, the adaptation of technological and organizational innovations, and the management of human resources.
Link:
https://hr.missouri.edu/job-openings (search for Job ID 47597)
Assistant Professor in Behavioral Economics
University of Arizona a
The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics (AREC) at the University of Arizona is seeking applicants for an Assistant (tenure-track) Professor position to conduct research and teach courses related to behavioral economics and whose research uses modern data analytic techniques such as machine learning. This is a 9-month, full-time appointment with opportunity for promotion in rank and/or tenure. The position is 55% research, 35% teaching and 10% service with the expectation the candidate will teach two courses each academic year. The successful candidate will actively pursue extramural funding in support of research. The candidate will also develop a nationally and internationally recognized research program.
We are available to speak with interested candidates at the employment center on Sunday from 1-5pm.
Link:
https://aaea.execinc.com/edibo/JobBoard/ViewPosting/next?SubmissionId=2017
Assistant/Associate Professor, Environmental and Resource Economics
University of Arizona
The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics (AREC) at the University of Arizona is seeking applicants for an Assistant or Associate (tenure/tenure-track) Professor position to conduct research and teach courses related to environmental, resource, and water economics, or related areas. This is a 9-month, full-time appointment with opportunity for promotion in rank and/or tenure. The position is 55% research, 35% teaching and 10% service with the expectation the candidate will teach two courses—undergraduate and/or graduate—each academic year. The successful candidate will actively pursue extramural funding in support of research. The candidate will also develop a nationally and internationally recognized research program. As part of the candidate’s research capabilities, strong skills in econometrics and quantitative methods are expected. Research experience in environmental and water issues relevant to arid and semi-arid climates is desired. Applicants with research interests in international development topics related to drylands, climate adaptation, and/or policy and program evaluation is a plus. Candidates should have the ability to work effectively within a broadly diverse community of students, scholars, and stakeholders. The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity employer, and the department strongly encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
We are available to talk with interested candidates at the employment center on Sunday between 9:30am-1:00pm.
Link:
https://aaea.execinc.com/edibo/JobBoard/ViewPosting/next?SubmissionId=2009
MS level tenure track extension/research
University of Idaho
This position has state-wide responsibility for outreach and research in risk management.
Research Associate/ Post doctoral Researcher
Lincoln University of Missouri
Lincoln University of Missouri, Jefferson City, MO, is seeking a highly motivated, creative individual
to apply for a Research Associate/Post-doc position in the College of Agriculture, Environmental, and Human Sciences with a preferred background in agribusiness, agricultural and applied economics, economics or related fields. This is a 12-month full benefit-eligible staff position.
The successful candidate will be expected to conduct research in the areas of consumer and producer behavior analysis using choice experiment techniques, goat and sheep production economics, economic impact analysis, agricultural product marketing, and rural development.
The position is full-time, with funding available for one year and possibly for renewal, depending on
performance and funding availability.
A background in consumer research, economic impact analysis, IMPLAN, econometric modeling,
and survey design is highly desirable.
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Post-Doctoral Fellow - Econometric Modeling and Productivity Research
Auburn University
Post-Doctoral Fellow - Econometric Modeling and Productivity Research
Details on Auburn Webpage
Starting date: January 2024 or later.
Apply by November 1st for full consideration.
Agricultural Economist
American Farmland Trust
The Agricultural Economist position offers an exciting opportunity to help build AFT’s Soil Health Economics Accelerator (SHEA) Team portfolio of economic analysis tools and educational materials to promote soil health practices. Specifically, they will work with our interdisciplinary team to improve and expand our Retrospective Soil Health Economic Calculator (R-SHEC) Tool and serve as a reviewer of Soil Health Case Studies produced using the R-SHEC Tool. Download the R-SHEC Tool Kit to learn about the methods and case studies here: https://farmland.org/project/quantifying-economic-and-environmental-benefits-of-soil-health/
Beyond their tasks on the SHEA Team, the Ag Economist will work on the Water Initiative’s other projects across the country and lead a variety of economic analyses adapted for multiple projects. Other projects include on-farm demonstration trials quantifying costs and benefits of cover crop, reduced tillage, nutrient management, biochar, and agroforestry practice adoption; the following calculator tools: advanced almond/walnut irrigation cost calculator, easement ecosystem services valuation, grazing soil health economic calculator; and, survey work on conservation practice adoption. The person will help design and influence future research projects that integrate economic analyses.
Link:
https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/1814729/American-Farmland-Trust/Agricultural-Economist
Economic Impact Analyst / MS level
U of Arizona
Full description at AAEA Employment site: aaea.org/employmentopps. We are looking for candidates with experience using IMPLAN (or similar platforms) to conduct economic impact and contribution analyses.
Link:
http://aaea.execinc.com/edibo/JobBoard
Research Associate/Postdoctoral Researcher
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee University, located in Tuskegee, AL, is currently seeking to hire a full-time Research Associate/Postdoc in the College of Agriculture, Environment & Nutrition Sciences (CAENS).
The main responsibility of the successful candidate will be to conduct research in the fields of consumer and producer behavior analysis, utilizing choice experiments, auction or other techniques, rural economic development, and other assigned tasks. Preferred qualifications for this position include a background in experimental economics, consumer preference research, econometric modeling, and survey design.
This is a 12-month position with full benefits. The contract is for one year and is possible for renewal based on the individual's performance.
Extension Specialist assistant professor natural resources/range economics
University of Idaho
extension/research position.
Postdoctoral Fellow
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
University of Arkansas of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is in the Career Center. We have a great postdoctoral opportunity that will make use of exciting consumer and health data. If you are participating in the AAEA Career Center please stop in to learn more.
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Research Associate in Computational Spatial Science and Agricultural Insurance
Virginia Tech
The Agricultural & Applied Economics Dept along with an interdisciplinary team of researchers with expertise in applied economics and remote sensing led by Dr. Elinor Benami, based in Blacksburg, VA, is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Research Associate in the Fall 2023. The position is renewable up to three years.
As part of our NASA Harvest activities, our team is investigating the correspondence of remotely sensed indicators to realized losses of policyholders in a variety of agricultural insurance programs across the globe. The position requires evaluating variation in observable agro-environmental conditions as well as on-the-ground data related to yields and livelihoods. The candidate will be responsible for supporting the research efforts of our team using a variety of tools and methods. These will include preparing geospatial and administrative data for analysis, applying theory-guided statistical approaches to uncover relationships in the data, generating visualizations and maps, preparing manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals, and presenting findings to academic as well as practitioner audiences.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to use their expertise in geospatial and economic analysis to assess the potential and limits of remotely sensed technologies to enhance the value of agricultural insurance to the public as well as policyholders. We anticipate occasional travel to visit relevant local partners as well as domestic and international collaborators for training and advancing the research program.
The ideal candidate will have an MS or PhD with relevant work experience in a relevant quantitative field, e.g., remote sensing, earth system sciences, computational social sciences, or agricultural economics/risk management, and a strong background in geospatial analysis & economic modeling.
Contact elinor [at] vt [dot] edu if interested in applying for further details.
Link:
https://careers.pageuppeople.com/968/cw/en-us/job/526446/research-associate
Assistant professor of Agribusiness
South Dakota State University
Assistant Professor of Agribusiness (Tenure Track)
Ness School of Management and Economics
South Dakota State University
South Dakota State University is the state's largest, most comprehensive university with more than 200 programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. The Ness School seeks a dynamic scholar with the ability to address in their teaching and research portfolios current and emerging trends in the agribusiness industry.
Research outcomes associated with this position must satisfy the academic standards the AACSB associates with ts faculty-status classification, Scholarly Academic. Teaching responsibilities associated with this position nclude courses supporting the Ness School's agribusiness and agricultural economics major and several gribusiness-related minors. Specific teaching responsibilities associated with this position include courses such s agribusiness sales, agricultural business management, agricultural marketing & prices, farm & ranch tanagement, global food systems, and introduction to cooperatives, dependent upon the strengths and interests of le successful candidate and the needs of the School.
Link:
https://yourfuture.SDbor.edu
Agricultural economics extension field specialist
South Dakota State University
South Dakota State University (SDSU) Extension is offering an exciting career opportunity as an Agricultural Economics Extension Field Specialist I. We are looking for an individual to join us in one of our regional extension centers located in either Aberdeen, Lemmon, Mitchell, Pierre, or Watertown, SD. This is a 12-month, full-time, benefit-eligible, non-faculty exempt, 100% Extension appointment. The Extension Field Specialist I supports the SDSU Extension mission, strategic vision, and planning assumptions, complies with applicable federal and state laws and regulations, and all University policies, including Affirmative Action.
The Extension Field Specialist I provides strong statewide leadership in delivering research-based extension programming. This position will be responsible for developing and disseminating programming and managemen resources focused on commodity marketing, commercial agriculture production, financial risk, and policy implications. The Extension Field Specialist I will travel extensively to build strong relationships with producer groups, agribusinesses, and governmental agencies to identify agricultural producers' ongoing and emerging business needs. This position is supervised by the Agriculture and Natural Resources Program Leader and is affiliated with the Ness School of Management and Economics. Collaboration on extension projects with facult and other research and extension centers across South Dakota is encouraged.
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Postdoc research associate
South Dakota State University
The Ness School of Management and Economics at South Dakota State University invites applications for a Research Associate position. This is a full-time, twelve-month appointment funded by external grants. This position is for a year contingent upon performance and continuation of funding.
Successful candidate will be expected to work on duties including but not limited to analyzing farmer survey data and field level data, developing peer-reviewed journal articles and extension articles, and communicating research results to the scientific community via conference presentations, seminars, and extension workshops. Expertise with production economics, sustainable agriculture production climate smart practices, and interdisciplinary research experience are strongly preferred.
Individuals wishing to apply should submit 1) a cover letter that explains their related experience and qualifications for the position, 2) CV, 3) one or two research papers on which they were a major contributor, and 4) the names and contact information of three references. Application materials or questions towards the position should be directed to Dr. Tong Wang at tong.wang@sdstate.edu with the subject “Postdoc Research Associate Application”.
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