Postdoctoral Researcher (Agricultural & Applied Economics)

Job Title

Postdoctoral Researcher (Agricultural & Applied Economics)

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

CAHS | Agriculture, Nutrition and Human Ecology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Postdoctoral Researcher will work closely under supervision to conduct various research projects related to Agricultural and Applied Economics.

This position is funded by a grant or restricted funds. Continued employment is contingent on the renewal of grant or restricted funding.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct new research projects on food systems, consumer behavior, markets and trade, and other agricultural and applied economics areas.

• Assist the Principal Investigator (PI) in smoothly implementing ongoing research projects, writing research manuscripts and progress reports, and assisting graduate and undergraduate students.

• Develop project proposals for internal and external grant funding in collaboration with scientists and faculty in the college and pursue external collaboration.

• Regularly participate in disseminating research results at professional conferences and extension meetings.

• Participates and assists in college-wide events, activities, committees, and performs other duties as deemed necessary.

Required Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics /Agricultural and Applied Economics.

• Research experience in consumer demand analysis, consumer behavior, and livestock economics.

• Experience in experimental methods, consumer surveys, and primary data collection and management.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Nlogit, Ngene, Stata, R, and SAS software.

• Knowledge of the U.S. livestock and meat industry.

Job Posting Close Date:

• Applicants will be accepted until the position is filled. However, the search committee will start evaluating applications as they are available.

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either "Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter" on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the "Resume/CV" or Resume/Cover Letter" attachment box.  Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.