Postdoctoral Associate in Business

Cornell University

School/College: SC Johnson College of Business, Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management
Position Type: Postdoctoral Associate (1-year term, renewable for an additional year)
Location: Ithaca, NY
Start Date: As early as March 1, 2026 (flexible)
Salary Range: $62,232 – $88,745 (12-month appointment)

Position Summary

The Cornell SC Johnson College of Business invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in Applied Economics and Policy (AEP), with an affiliation in the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management.

The Postdoctoral Associate will contribute to quantifying the private value of improved soil health across the U.S. using econometric techniques and large-scale datasets. The position involves managing and executing core research activities, including:

• Assembling and harmonizing large datasets from experimental trials, remote sensing, soil health databases, and farmland markets.
• Developing and implementing quantitative models to estimate impacts of soil health practices on productivity, risk, and farmland values.
• Leading preparation of research manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
• Presenting findings at academic and professional conferences.
• Collaborating with faculty mentors and external partners.
• Engaging with agricultural finance stakeholders to translate research into policy-relevant insights.
• Contributing to practical frameworks and tools for integrating soil health into agricultural lending and risk models.

Supervision: Prof. Ariel Ortiz-Bobea (Dyson) and Dr. Joseph Amsili, Director of Cornell’s Soil Health Program

Qualifications

Required:

• PhD in Economics, Agricultural and Resource Economics, Data Science, or closely related field
• Strong quantitative skills and experience in applied econometric analysis
• Experience with large-scale data integration and global or regional economic modeling
• Interest in climate risk, soil health, agricultural productivity, and policy-relevant research
• Demonstrated ability and interest in interdisciplinary collaboration

Preferred:

• Experience translating research into policy-relevant outputs
• Familiarity with agricultural finance systems and tools

Visa: J-1 sponsorship is available

Application Instructions

Applicants must apply at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31576

Application deadline for full consideration: February 15, 2026

Applications received after April 1, 2026 will be reviewed if the position is not filled

Required Documents:

1. Letter of interest, clearly indicating the position applied for
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Up to three research papers
4. Three recommendation letters
5. Any other supporting documents

Salary Considerations:
The hiring rate will depend on:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience
• Education level
• Academic discipline
• Unique applicable skills