Post Doctoral Associate- Agricultural Economics

Two Postdoctoral Associate positions in Agricultural Economics – Tuskegee University The College of Agriculture, Environment and Nutrition Sciences (CAENS) at Tuskegee University invites applications for two Postdoctoral Associates in Agricultural Economics. These benefit-eligible, non-faculty positions support USDA-funded research. We seek motivated, intellectually mature scholars who can lead project components, work independently, and collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary, multi-institutional team. Applicants may apply to either position or to both. POSITION 1 — Consumer and Producer Behavior in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) This position supports a USDA Sustainable Agricultural Systems (SAS) project on consumer and producer behavior related to controlled environment agriculture (CEA) products and practices. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of national and regional surveys targeting consumers and/or producers. Conduct high-quality empirical analysis using stated and/or revealed preference methods, including discrete choice experiments and related applied econometric tools. Mentor graduate students and contribute to a collaborative, high-performance research environment. Prepare peer-reviewed manuscripts, conference presentations, technical reports, and other scholarly outputs in a timely and professional manner. Required Qualifications and Core Competencies Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Economics, or a closely related field by the start of employment. Demonstrated expertise in stated and/or revealed preference methods, including discrete choice experiments, experimental auctions, or closely related approaches. Experience designing, implementing, and managing national or regional surveys. Strong programming and data analysis skills in Stata, R, Python, or comparable statistical software. Experience with Ngene or similar experimental design software. Field or real experiment design experience is preferred. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including academic writing for peer-reviewed publications and professional audiences. Strong project management, organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with faculty, students, and external partners. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deliverables, meet deadlines, and contribute to peer-reviewed research outputs. Evidence of scholarly productivity, professional maturity, and initiative is strongly preferred. To apply for Position 1: Use the subject line "Postdoc Application 1_Last Name" when emailing your supporting materials (see Application Instructions below). POSITION 2 — Food Systems and Food Assistance Programs This position supports USDA NIFA-funded research related to food systems, food assistance programs, agricultural and applied economics, and data-driven strategies to improve food and nutrition security. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Contribute to research on agricultural economics, food systems, food assistance programs, consumer behavior, and related applied policy issues. Conduct empirical analysis using applied microeconomic, econometric, forecasting, or other quantitative methods. Work with survey, administrative, program, or other large-scale datasets. Support data collection, data management, analysis, interpretation, and reporting for grant-funded research projects. Prepare peer-reviewed manuscripts, conference presentations, technical reports, and other scholarly outputs in a timely and professional manner. Mentor students and contribute to a collaborative research environment. Communicate research findings to academic, professional, community, and stakeholder audiences. Required Qualifications and Core Competencies Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Economics, or a related field by the start of employment. Strong training in applied economics, quantitative analysis, food or agricultural systems, consumer behavior, policy analysis, or a related area. Experience with empirical research design, data analysis, and interpretation of quantitative results. Strong programming and data analysis skills in Stata, R, Python, or comparable statistical software. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including academic writing for peer-reviewed publications and professional audiences. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with faculty, students, and external partners. Evidence of scholarly productivity, professional maturity, and initiative is strongly preferred. To apply for Position 2: Use the subject line "Postdoc Application 2_Last Name" when emailing your supporting materials (see Application Instructions below). APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS (Both Positions) Applicants must complete the Tuskegee University online application through the portal below. Applicants should also email supporting materials to Dr. Rui Chen at View email address on click.appcast.io, using the appropriate subject line for the position(s) of interest. Required materials: Cover letter stating relevant research experience, methodological strengths, and career goals Representative research papers or writing samples Academic transcripts Upon request, applicants should provide names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. 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