Research Associate

Job Details

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type
EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

The Department of Agribusiness, Applied Economics and Agriscience Education at North Carolina A&T State University is seeking candidates for a 12-month, non-teaching faculty position of Research Associate with a track record of work in agribusiness finance, farm risk management, and agricultural commodity marketing.

Prospective candidates are expected to provide the ability to use statistical analysis software and to provide analytic expertise to expand the Department’s research portfolio.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) has a rich history of innovation and application of cutting-edge technology.

From our pioneering Laboratory Animal Science and Landscape Architecture programs to our award-winning Cooperative Extension and Agricultural Research programs, our faculty and staff serve today’s needs while keeping an eye on the future.

With programs and expertise in biotechnology, agricultural and biosystems engineering, natural resources management, waste management, and food microbiology, the A&T College of Agriculture grows concurrently with the demand for qualified graduates.

Our four academic departments are the Department of Agribusiness, Applied Economics and Agriscience Education; the Department of Animal Sciences; the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences; and the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Design.

Within these departments, students will find many opportunities for classroom learning, research, and fieldwork.

Through our Agricultural Research Program and Cooperative Extension Program, we can research issues of importance to North Carolina and provide research-based outreach training to citizens across the state and around the world.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s in relevant Agricultural Economics, Applied Economics, Agribusiness, or Related Social Science
• Curriculum vitae should reflect evidence of qualitative and/or quantitative methods; knowledge of institutional review board certification; data collection methods in agricultural and applied economics; skills in developing and delivering instructional material.
• Evidence of skills in the application of statistical analysis software.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

PhD. in Agricultural Economics, Applied Economics, Rural Sociology or Related Social Science and at least three years of experience working with and applying advanced computational, simulation, and experimental techniques in a social science context. A level of proficiency in statistical analysis software (i.e., SAS, SPSS, R, Phython, and/or other statistical/programming applications).

Position Information

Working Title
Research Associate

Position Number
009588

Recruitment Salary Range
Commensurate with education and experience

FLSA
Exempt

Appointment Type
Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track
No

FTE
40 hours/week, 12 months

Organizational Division
Agribusiness,App.Econ. &Agricsc.Ed

Organizational Location
College of Ag & Environ Sciences

Organizational Unit
Agribusiness,App.Econ. &Agricsc.Ed

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
EPA2189

Open Date
06/01/2024

Open Until Filled
Yes

Date Position Available
06/01/2024

Special Instructions to Applicant

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University 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. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Quick Link
https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/32915

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Bachelor's Degree - Copy of transcripts
4. Master's Degree - Copy of transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Reference 1
2. Letter of Reference 2
3. Letter of Reference 3
4. Research Statement
5. Other Degree - Copy of transcripts
6. Terminal Degree - Copy of transcripts
7. Statement of Leadership and Management Philosophy