"Post Doctoral Fellow - Agricultural Sciences"

Job Details

Post Doctoral Fellow - Agricultural Sciences
Clemson University: College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences: Agricultural Sciences

Location: Clemson, SC
Open Date: Oct 15, 2024

Description
Drs. Thayer, Silva, Vassalos, and Smith at Clemson University are seeking applications for a post-doctoral fellow in agriculture and applied economics with experience conducting regional analysis. The candidate should have a strong background conducting general equilibrium analysis. The successful candidate will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of researchers on the economics of climate-smart practices for agricultural commodities and the regional impacts of production decisions. Experience and working knowledge of conservation practices and/or adoption behavior is a plus. Candidates should have experience building and running price endogenous models. Knowledge of input-output modeling would strengthen the candidate's application. The anticipated start date is June 1, 2025; however, the candidate must be hired before August 15th, 2025. The appointment will be for one year with options for yearly renewal for up to three years based on performance.

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements: • A PhD degree in agricultural economics, economics, or closely related field, and • Experience designing, conducting, and analyzing surveys and discrete choice experiments.

Application Instructions
1. Cover Letter 2. Curriculum Vitae 3. 1 Sample Paper 4. Unofficial Transcripts 5. List of contact information (names, email addresses, and phone numbers) for 3 professional references. Letters of recommendation will be requested for top candidates. Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until filled. For more information, please contact: Anastasia Thayer (awthaye@clemson.edu) or Drs. Felipe Silva (fdsilva@clemson.edu).

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