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Company |
Type |
| International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) |
Postdoctoral/Research Fellow for a two year, fixed-term,
renewable appointment for its International Service for National
Agricultural Research (ISNAR) division. |
Title |
Qualification |
Deadline |
| Postdoctoral/Research Fellow
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Required Qualifications:
• PhD degree in of the following areas: Agricultural
Economics, Economics, Social Science or related fields;
• Excellent analytical skills for qualitative and quantitative
research;
• Good knowledge of institutional analysis;
• Proficiency in statistical and network analysis software
such as STATA, SPSS, LIMDEP, UCINET, and others for various
types of analysis;
• Excellence in oral and written English language;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team spirit;
• Ability to work well in a multicultural environment
and with individuals and organizations from the public, private,
and civil society sectors;
• Ability to travel extensively.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of oral and written French;
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n/a |
Description |
The International Food Policy Research Institute
(IFPRI) seeks a Postdoctoral/Research Fellow for a two year,
fixed-term, renewable appointment for its International Service
for National Agricultural Research (ISNAR) division. The ISNAR
division conducts research, capacity strengthening and communications
activities to advance organizational, institutional and technological
knowledge and innovation as a contribution to IFPRI’s
mission of providing sustainable solutions for ending hunger
and poverty. The successful candidate will work with other senior
researchers to meet the division’s research, capacity
strengthening and communications objectives, and will engage
in activities related to changing the ways institutions (including
linkages, networks, and partnerships) support the innovation
process. This position is based at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Grade
level will be determined by demonstrated expertise and experience.
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Job Details |
How to Apply:
Click on “Careers” and “Research” to
link you to Position # 07-167 –Postdoctoral /Research
Fellow, ISNAR. Please complete on-line application, including
a complete curriculum vitae and a detailed letter of interest.
Also complete section providing 3 references.
For more information on IFPRI, please visit our website at
www.ifpri.org. EOE.
For more information,
click here.
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Company |
Type |
| International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) |
Postdoctoral/Research Fellow for a two year, fixed-term,
renewable appointment for the International Service for National
Agricultural Research (ISNAR) Division |
Title |
Qualification |
Deadline |
| Postdoctoral/Research Fellow |
Required Qualifications:
• PhD degree, in one of the following areas: Public Administration;
Development Studies; Economics; Agricultural Economics; Agricultural
Sciences; Social Science or related fields;
• Experience in research and capacity strengthening in
agricultural knowledge and innovation systems;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power
Point and statistical software such as STATA, SPSS and others
for various types of analysis;
• Proficiency in oral and written English language;
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work well in a multicultural environment
and with individuals and organizations from the public, private,
and civil society sectors and
• Ability to travel.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of oral and written French;
• Knowledge of regional and national research organizations
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n/a |
Description |
The International Food Policy Research Institute
(IFPRI) seeks a Postdoctoral/Research Fellow for a two year,
fixed-term, renewable appointment for the International Service
for National Agricultural Research (ISNAR) Division. The ISNAR
division conducts research, capacity strengthening and communications
activities to advance organizational, institutional and technological
knowledge and innovation as a contribution to IFPRI’s
mission of providing sustainable solutions for ending hunger
and poverty. The successful candidate will provide innovative
approaches, methods and tools for strengthening agricultural
research for development (AR4D) systems in order to bring science
to the service of the poor in developing countries. This position
is based at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Grade level will be determined
by demonstrated expertise and experience.
|
Job Details |
How to Apply:
Go to www.ifpri.org . Click on “Careers” and “Research”
to link you to Position # 07-166 –Postdoctoral /Research
Fellow, ISNAR. Please complete on-line application, including
a complete curriculum vitae and a detailed letter of interest.
Also complete section providing 3 references.
For more information, click
here.
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Company |
Type |
| International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) |
Job: three year, fixed-term, renewable appointment |
Title |
Qualification |
Deadline |
Research Fellow (RF)/ Senior Research Fellow (SRF) |
Required Skills:
• PhD degree, in one of the following areas: Public Administration;
Development Studies; Economics; Agricultural Economics, Agricultural
Sciences; Social Science or related fields;
• Minimum of 7 years’ demonstrated experience in
research or management, preferably in national agricultural
research systems; sub-regional/regional agricultural research
organizations; international agricultural research institutes;
advanced agricultural research institutes; or in the private
sector serving agricultural research systems;
See below for additional required skills
• Experience in research and capacity strengthening on:
designing systems for planning, monitoring, and impact assessment
in complex organizations and environments; designing incentive
programs to promote and finance research; strengthening; and
the role of research in the context of agricultural innovation
systems;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power
Point and statistical software such as STATA, SPSS and others
for various types of analysis;
• Proficiency in oral and written English language;
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work well in a multicultural environment
and with individuals and organizations from the public, private,
and civil society sectors and
• Ability to travel.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of oral and written French and/or Spanish.
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n/a |
Description |
| The International Food Policy Research
Institute (IFPRI) seeks a Research Fellow (RF)/ Senior Research
Fellow (SRF) for a three year, fixed-term, renewable appointment
for the Organization & Management Program in its International
Service for National Agricultural Research (ISNAR) Division.
The Organization & Management Program aims to conduct research
and provide innovative approaches, methods and tools for strengthening
agricultural research for development (AR4D) systems in order
to bring science to the service of the poor in developing countries.
The successful candidate will provide leadership in the provision
of research- and capacity-strengthening-based services to AR4D
systems in developing countries, with particular attention to
Africa. This position is located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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Company |
Type |
| California State University, Chico |
Job |
Title |
Qualification |
Deadline |
Agribusiness Tenure Track
Assistant & Associate Professor Positions
College of Agriculture
|
Minimum Qualifications:
• Earned Ph.D. in Agricultural Business, Agricultural
Economics or closely related field
• Demonstrated ability and excellence in applied research,
scholarly writing and service activities relating to the industry
and profession
• A teaching philosophy consistent with the College and
California State University, Chico
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Evidence of skills in computer applications
Preference Given:
• Demonstrated ability and experience in undergraduate
education
• Experience or knowledge of production agriculture
• Background or interest in Agricultural Finance, International
Trade or Environmental Economics are desirable, but other areas
of interest/expertise or experience will be considered
• A philosophy of incorporating sustainability as part
of teaching, research or community service
• At the Associate-level, demonstrated leadership in program
development and student recruitment
|
Review of applications begins October 1st,
2008. Applications received after that date may be considered
if positions are not filled. |
Description |
The Positions: The College of
Agriculture invites applications for two tenure-track academic
year positions in Agribusiness with summer research opportunities
available. The College of Agriculture is committed to hiring
candidates who excel in the classroom and can fulfill the teacher-scholar
model. As a university that educates students of various ethnic
and cultural backgrounds, we value a diverse faculty and staff.
CSU, Chico welcomes applicants who are knowledgeable about and
interested in working within a cross-cultural learning environment.
Responsibilities for the Assistant Professor Position:
Teaching responsibilities will include, but are not limited
to, courses in agricultural economics, agricultural finance,
farm management, value-added agricultural marketing, supply-chain
management, international agricultural trade, and agricultural
law. Actual teaching assignment will be based on the program
needs of the College and the successful candidate’s experience
and research interests. The successful candidates will also
be expected to advise students, work with student groups, participate
in curriculum development, serve on appropriate college and
university committees, provide service to the program, university
and community and maintain a high level of professional competence
through applied research and other professionally related activities.
Responsibilities for the Associate Professor Position:
Teaching, research, and advising responsibilities as described
above in addition to providing service as program lead in curriculum
development, course scheduling, coordination of student recruitment
initiatives, and establishment of industry partnerships and
collaborations.
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with
qualifications and experience. An attractive fringe benefits
package is included.
The College: The College of Agriculture includes
15 full-time faculty and approximately 400 undergraduates, leading
to a Bachelor of Science degree in either Agricultural Business,
Animal Science, or Agriculture with options in Crops, Horticulture
and Land Resource Management; and Agriculture Education. The
hallmark of our program is an integrated, interdisciplinary
undergraduate curriculum. The program is enhanced by the 800-acre
university farm known as the Paul L. Byrne Memorial Agricultural
Teaching and Research Center which serves to enhance the academic
program with it’s many enterprises including orchards,
row crops, irrigated pastures, conventional beef, sheep and
swine units, organic dairy unit, greenhouses and an irrigation
technology training facility.
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Job Details |
How to Apply: Applicants must
complete an Application for Academic Employment located on-line
at:
http://www.csuchico.edu/hr/Forms/VPHR-FacultyEmplApp.doc to
be submitted with their application package to include: a letter
of application, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, Vita (including
a list of publications and any evidence of teaching experience),
complete set of official transcripts, three letters of recommendation
to:
Cindy Daley, Chair – Search Committee
College of Agriculture, CSU, Chico, Chico, CA 95929-0310
Email: cdaley@csuchico.edu; Phone: 530-898-6280
For more information, click
here.
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Company |
Type |
Long Island Sound Study (LISS)
|
2 half time fellowships |
Description |
The Long Island Sound Study (LISS)
announces its intent to award partial (half-time) fellowships
to two graduate students to participate in and support the work
of the LISS Science and Technical Advisory Committee (STAC).
The purpose of the fellowships is to provide experience on Long
Island Sound issues and programs to students interested in environmental
management or policy careers.
Successful applicants will be masters or doctoral students
whose research focuses on a topic relevant to understanding
and managing Long Island Sound and who have a strong interest
in coastal environmental management. The fellowships will be
administered by Connecticut Sea Grant and New York Sea Grant,
in cooperation with the US Environmental Protection Agency -
Long Island Sound Office (EPA-LISO). The period of the fellowships
will run concurrent with the 2008-2009 academic year of the
home university, plus summer. In addition to continuing his
or her research in support of thesis or dissertation requirements,
the LISS Fellows will work closely with the STAC co-chairs,
providing an average of 10 hours per week of administrative
and technical support to the STAC during the academic year and
20 hours per week during the summer. In 2008, the LISS will
award half-time fellowships to two graduate students. One applicant
will be selected from a Connecticut institution and one from
a New York institution.
Applications for these two graduate fellowships must
be received by 4:00 P.M. EDT on August 1, 2008.
Decisions will be made by August 15, 2008. Additional details
and applications instructions may be found at http://www.seagrant.uconn.edu/stac2.pdf
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Company |
Type |
The Borlaug Leadership Enhancement in Agriculture Program (LEAP)
|
Fellowship |
Description |
The Borlaug LEAP is a fellowship
program, funded by the United States Agency for International
Development (USAID), to enhance the quality of thesis research
of graduate students from developing countries who show strong
promise as leaders in the field of agriculture and related disciplines
as defined by Title XII. LEAP is part of the overall Borlaug
International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellows Program
sponsored by the USDA.
The LEAP program will support engaging a mentor at a Consultative
Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) system
center to support and enhance the thesis research and mentoring
experience. Awards will be made on a competitive basis to students
who show strong scientific and leadership potential, have a
well coordinated proposal between their home university, a US
university mentor, and the CGIAR mentor, and whose research
is related to a strong research and support project within the
host country. Emphasis will be placed on work that has relevance
to the national development of the student's home country. Applications
are welcome throughout the year. However, reviews are conducted
twice a year and the administrative deadline for the next review
is October 31, 2008.
Currently there are two Request for Applications (RFA). For
the ongoing RFA, the focus region is sub-Saharan Africa. For
this RFA, applicants must be citizens of USAID-assisted countries
in sub-Saharan Africa.
The limited release RFA, is focused on Collaborative Research
Support Programs (CRSPs). For this special RFA, applicants are
welcome from any USAID-assisted country in all regions of the
world but students must be affiliated with a CRSP to apply.
For more information, please visit http://leap.ucdavis.edu/
The deadline is October 31, 2008.
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Company |
Type |
| Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA |
Job |
Title |
Qualification |
Deadline |
Economist-Policy Analysis and Development Staff |
Specialty Desired
Agricultural Economics (International Trade/Public Policy/Resource
and Environmental Economics)
- solid quantitative background in economics and analytical
techniques
- proficient written and oral communication skills are essential.
- The incumbent is expected to be capable of designing appropriate
approaches for evaluating economic impacts, selecting appropriate
analytical methodologies, determining relevant data requirements,
collecting and analyzing information, and presenting conclusions
or options in a lucid and concise manner to senior management.
- While the ability to work independently is requisite, the
incumbent should also enjoy regularly interacting with other
professionals; the APHIS mandate to both safeguard America’s
animal and plant resources and facilitate agricultural trade
is inherently multi-disciplinary.
|
|
Description |
Location: Washington, DC Metro (Riverdale,
MD)
Citizenship Required: Yes
Position Description:
As a member of the Policy Analysis and Development staff of
the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA, the incumbent
will perform a variety of economic analyses of regulatory proposals
and policy issues concerning animal and plant health. A solid
quantitative background in economics and analytical techniques,
and proficient written and oral communication skills are essential.
The incumbent is expected to be capable of designing appropriate
approaches for evaluating economic impacts, selecting appropriate
analytical methodologies, determining relevant data requirements,
collecting and analyzing information, and presenting conclusions
or options in a lucid and concise manner to senior management.
While the ability to work independently is requisite, the incumbent
should also enjoy regularly interacting with other professionals;
the APHIS mandate to both safeguard America’s animal and
plant resources and facilitate agricultural trade is inherently
multi-disciplinary. The incumbent will also serve as a resource
to APHIS policy officials on the benefits and costs of eradication,
control, prevention, and education programs for various animal
and plant pests and diseases. The location of the position is
at the Agency’s headquarters in the metropolitan Washington,
D.C. area, specifically, Riverdale, MD. There may be project-related
travel on occasion. Depending upon a candidate’s qualifications,
the position can be filled at a senior level. More than one
position may be filled from this announcement.
|
Job Details |
To Apply
Will be interviewing at the 2008 AAEA Meetings (July 26-29)
in Orlando, FL. Interested candidates can contact early to schedule
an appointment.
Contact
Parveen Setia
Chief, Policy Analysis and Development
USDA/APHIS/PPD
4700 River Road, Unit 119
Riverdale, MD 20737
Tel: 301-734-5938, FAX: 301-734-6357
Email: Parveen.P.Setia@aphis.usda.gov
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Company |
Type |
| Connecticut Health Foundation |
Internship |
Title |
Qualification |
Deadline |
Health Policy Internship |
• Strong research skills.
• Excellent
written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal
skills and ability to cultivate and sustain relationships with
diverse coalitions.
• Self-starting work habits and
ability to work independently.
• Excellent organizational
skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
•
Significant interest in and understanding of public health and
the health issues facing vulnerable populations.
•
Coursework and/or experience in policy analysis of health related
topics.
|
Deadline for application submission is Mon.,
July 28, 2008. |
Description |
The Connecticut Health Foundation
(CHF) is seeking a well-qualified graduate/professional-level
student to fill a Health Policy Intern position starting in
late August or early September. The ideal candidate is a current
graduate/professional student pursing a degree in health policy,
public health, law, political science or a related field.
Research and Legislative Responsibilities:
• Conduct research as assigned by Vice President of Communications
& Public Affairs (VPCP). Such research topics may include
universal health care reform proposals in Connecticut and around
the country; legislation to reduce racial and ethnic health
disparities; universal behavioral health screenings for children;
and access to and utilization of oral health services.
• Conduct literature reviews, legislative analysis, and
interviews with key stakeholders.
• Assist VPCP in researching information for Public Policy
Committee meetings and/or presentations.
• In coordination with state and federal legislative monitors,
track new and existing legislation and proposed administrative
or regulatory changes, focusing on the foundation’s priority
areas or as directed by the VPCP. Submit status reports and
recommended actions weekly during the state legislative session.
• Attend legislative public hearings and administration
news conferences and prepare summary reports as directed by
VPCP.
Additional Responsibilities:
• Attend all Public Policy Committee meetings, if schedule
permits.
• Attend Board and Committee meetings, if schedule permits.
• Attend monthly staff and departmental meetings, as well
as supervisory meetings with VPCP.
• Attend at least two grantee site visits, if schedule
permits.
• Participate in the review process of advocacy/policy-related
grant proposals, if schedule permits.
• Attend policy-related meetings, conferences, educational
briefings, etc.
• In coordination with VPCP, Communications Officer and
Publications/Web Editor, assist with planning, promoting, and
executing policy and communications-related events such as educational
briefings and news conferences.
|
Job Details |
To Apply
Submit cover letter, resume, references, and a short writing
sample via email to Health Policy Intern Deanna D’Amore
at deanna@cthealth.org. Address all correspondence to Monette
Goodrich, Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs.
Materials may also be submitted via U.S. mail to 74B Vine Street,
New Britain, CT 06052.
About the Connecticut Health Foundation
CHF is the state’s largest independent, nonprofit grant-making
foundation dedicated to improving the health of the people of
Connecticut through systemic change, program innovation, and
health policy analysis. Since it was established in July of
1999, CHF has awarded 438 grants in 44 cities and towns totaling
nearly $37 million in its three priority areas - children’s
mental health, reducing racial and ethnic health disparities,
and oral/dental health.
For more information about the foundation, please visit www.cthealth.org
under “About Us.”
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Company |
Type |
| Rutgers University-Department of Agricultural, Food
and Resource Economics |
Job-One Year Appointment |
Title |
Qualification |
Deadline |
Research Associate-Economics and Agricultural Research |
- PhD in Agricultural, Food Industry Economics, or related
fields.
- Demonstrated expertise in areas of applied economic analysis
is requires.
- Previous economic research and publications related to agricultural
research on private firms in developing countries is required.
- Experience collecting and analyzing survey data from firms
behavior and experience developing economic models based on
this data is also necessary.
- Actual experience working with private agricultural input
firms or Non Governmental Agencies in developing countries
is desirable.
- The Associate will work with Rutgers faculty and researchers
on project management, the development of data sets of private
sector R&D and innovation, policies that influence private
investment in R&D and innovation and the measurement of
the impact of research and innovation.
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The deadline for applications is July
8, 2008 or until a suitable candidate is found.
|
Description |
Duties and responsibilities:
- Assisting the management of research projects.
- Developing and assisting in the conduct of surveys
- Preparing statistical and econometrics models
- Conducting data analysis
- Writing reports on survey results
- Developing and making presentation of survey results
Salary and Benefits: Nationally competitive
salary consistent with training, academic performance, and experience.
Full benefit package, including retirement, vacation, life,
health and disability insurance is available.
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Job Details |
Applicants should send: (1) cover letter; (2)
Curriculum Vita; and (3) Three letters of recommendation from
established individuals in the field that evaluate the candidate’s
background in relation to the described duties and responsibilities.
Please forward application to:
Carl Pray, Chair
Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics
Rutgers University
55 Dudley Rd.
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Phone: 732-932-9155 x219 FAX: 732-932-8887
email: dafre@aesop.rutgers.edu
Please click
here for a full position description.
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Company |
Type |
| University of Connecticut |
Job |
Title |
Qualification |
Deadline |
Post-doctoral Fellow, Department of Agricultural and Resource
Economics |
• A Ph.D. in Agricultural and Resource
Economics or Economics
• Excellent training in microeconomic theory and econometrics
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Training in industrial organization and food marketing
• College-level teaching experience desirable
• Experience with scanner data desirable
|
Screening of applications will commence on July
28, 2008 at the AAEA meetings and will continue until the position
is filled. We are also available to interview applicants at
the 2008 CAES/NAREA joint meetings.
STARTING DATE: August 23, 2008 or negotiable
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Description |
This is an 11-month, non-tenure
track position with primarily research responsibilities in empirical
industrial organization and food marketing.
DUTIES:
• Develop a highly visible research program within the
Food Marketing Policy Center (http://fmpc.uconn.edu) and with
other colleagues in the department.
• Conduct high-quality empirical research on food marketing,
industrial organization, food policy and/or demand analysis.
• Teach one course per year.
SALARY:
Competitive at the position level.
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Job Details |
The Department offers B.S., M.S. and Ph.D degrees.
Research, teaching and outreach programs concentrate on Food
Marketing/Industrial Organization and Environmental and Resource
Economics, focusing on state, national and international issues.
The Department also hosts editorship of Agribusiness: An International
Journal. We are located on the main campus of the University,
within driving distance of Hartford, Boston, and New York. For
additional information, visit us at http://www.are.uconn.edu.
APPLICATIONS: Please send (e-mail) a letter
of application that include teaching, research and outreach
interests, a curriculum vita, graduate transcripts (not necessarily
official copies), sample of publications and/or dissertation
abstract, and the names, addresses, email addresses and phone
numbers of three references to:
Rigoberto A. Lopez
Dept. of Agricultural and Resource Economics
University of Connecticut
1376 Storrs Road, Room 319
Storrs, CT 06269-4021
Email: Rigoberto.Lopez@uconn.edu
The University of Connecticut is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All applications will be considered without regard to race,
sex, religion, or national origin.
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Company |
Type |
| Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics,
North Dakota State University, Fargo |
Job |
Title |
Qualification |
Deadline |
Assistant Professor in Agribusiness and Applied Economics |
Minimum requirements include:
1. an earned Ph.D. in agricultural economics or economics by
date of appointment;
2. a demonstrated ability to conduct research and disseminate
results in leading academic journals;
3. expertise in quantitative methods; and
4. effective oral and written communication skills..
Preferred qualifications:
1. evidence of teaching effectiveness;
2. publication of research results in professional journals;
and
3. ability to communicate research results to clientele groups. |
POSITION AVAILABLE: August 16, 2008. Start date
can be delayed until August 2009 for the appropriate candidate.
Screening of applicants will begin August 1, 2008 and continue
until a suitable candidate is found. |
Description |
Tenure track, 55% research, 45% teaching, academic
year appointment
The successful candidate will be expected to develop leadership
in the department’s research and teaching programs in
applied economics and agribusiness economics. Exceptional quantitative
skills are expected to strengthen the candidate’s research
and teaching program. Teaching responsibilities at the graduate
and undergraduate levels will depend upon the needs of the department
and the abilities of the candidate. Faculty evaluations in the
department are based on successful publication in leading disciplinary
journals, active participation in professional activities, effective
teaching and advising at both the undergraduate and graduate
levels, satisfactory service and outreach activities to the
state, university and department, and successful pursuit of
extramural funding sufficient to support an active research
program. |
Job Details |
Candidates for this position should send a letter
of application including a statement of principal qualifications
and interests, transcripts of all university work, samples of
research publications, and letters of reference from three professional
colleagues familiar with the candidate’s qualifications.
Questions may be directed to Robert Hearne (robert.hearne@ndsu.edu,
701-231-7278), Chair of the Search Committee, Department of
Agribusiness and Applied Economics, North Dakota State University,
Fargo, North Dakota, 58105-5636. Electronic submission of application
materials is encouraged to ndsu.econ@ndsu.edu.
A full position description can be viewed at:
http://www.ndsu.edu/ndsu/jobs/non_broadbanded/index.shtml
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Company |
Type |
| Texas Tech University- Department of Agricultural
and Applied Economics |
Job |
Title |
Qualification |
Deadline |
Full Professor-Agricultural Competitiveness Endowed Chair
Position in Agricultural and Applied Economics. |
A Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Applied Economics,
or Economics is required. Candidates for this position must
possess a strong record of academic and research accomplishment
to qualify to be granted tenure and the rank of Full Professor
at Texas Tech University. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment
to excellence in teaching, research, and service. A record of
research concerning agricultural policy and quantitative modeling
experience is desirable. |
Review of applicants will begin June 15, 2008 and
will continue until a suitable candidate is found. |
Description |
The faculty member hired in this position is
expected to establish a nationally recognized teaching, applied
economics research and service program with an emphasis in Agricultural
Competitiveness. This faculty member will be designated as the
holder of the Agricultural Competitiveness Endowed Chair, and
is also anticipated to serve as the Director of the Cotton Economics
Research Institute and leader of the cotton policy analysis
group housed in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics.
Teaching responsibilities will consist of teaching two to three
courses per year at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
The faculty member is also expected to serve as an advisor and
research supervisor for M.S. and Ph.D. students. The selected
individual is expected to develop a nationally recognized research
program addressing issues leading to the enhancement of Agricultural
Competitiveness, and be willing to interface with the varied
stakeholders who established this endowment. Excellence in teaching,
the development of a successful research program including externally
funded projects, effective service, and publication in refereed
journals are necessary. |
Job Details |
A letter of application, vita (including a list
of publications and funded research projects), any evidence
of teaching and service experience, official transcripts, and
three letters of recommendation should be sent to:
Dr. Eduardo Segarra, Chair
Phone: (806) 742-0261 Ext. 242
Dept. of Agricultural and Applied Economics FAX: (806) 742-1099
Texas Tech University, Box 42132 E-mail: eduardo.segarra@ttu.edu
Lubbock, TX 79409-2132
A complete position description and instructions for submitting
applications are also available at:
http://jobs.texastech.edu requisition number 76715
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Company |
Type |
| Cornell University Cooperative Extension, Onondaga
County |
Job |
Title |
Qualification |
Deadline |
Extension Educator-Agriculture and Farm Business Management |
Bachelor's degree in production agriculture or
related field required, Master's degree preferred; Minimum of
two years experience working in a related field.Good oral and
written communication, networking and collaborative planning
skills; Competent computer skills with Microsoft Office software
(Word, Excel, Power point,); Ability to adapt teaching methods
and materials which address the needs and skill levels of the
target audience; Capacity to evaluate strengths, weaknesses,
opportunities and threats of new and established businesses;
Travel is required to perform the assignments of this position.
The person in this position is expected to provide their own
transportation with reimbursement for mileage and travel according
to CCE–Onondaga policies; Ability to work evenings and
weekends. |
June 20, 2008 |
Description |
Person needed to assist in planning, marketing,
implementing and evaluating programs related to farm business
and agricultural production related issues. Target education
efforts include new and existing farm business owners and managers;
analysis of shifting environmental regulations incorporated
into local farm nutrient management planning; risk management;
labor management; marketing farm and value-added agricultural
products; renewable energy; implementation of innovative business
organization systems. |
Job Details |
To apply, submit letter of interest, resume,
and 3 references by 6/20/08 or until acceptable pool is identified
to: Agricultural Farm Business Management Educator Position
CCE 220 Herald Place 2nd Floor, Syracuse, NY 13202. Or email
to jps294@cornell.edu. EOE.
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Company |
Type |
| Department of Economics at Virginia Tech |
Job |
Title |
Qualification |
Deadline |
Visiting Faculty position |
- |
- |
Description |
The Department of Economics at Virginia Tech
anticipates having a visiting faculty position for the academic
year 2008-09 and possibly beyond. For a prospective visitor,
the ability to teach at all levels is a plus but not a must. |
Job Details |
Please contact Hans Haller, Head of the Department
of Economics at Virginia Tech, via email at haller@vt.edu.
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Company |
Type |
| University of New England-Australia |
Multiple positions |
Title |
Qualification |
Deadline |
ACADEMIC STAFF POSITIONS
- Lecturer in Econometrics, School of Business, Economics
and Public Policy 208/041
- Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Agricultural Economics, School
of Business, Economics and Public Policy 208/040
- Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Financial Accounting,
School of Business, Economics and Public Policy 208/039
- Research Fellow (Half-time), School of Behavioural, Cognitive
and Social Sciences 208/038
GENERAL STAFF POSITIONS
- Employment Equity and Diversity Office (HEO 8), Human Resource
Services 208/042
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Description |
Here is your chance to learn valuable skills
and to contribute to an official USDA publication. Spend your
summer in Washington D.C. in this unique, paid internship that
will involve writing up the results of research on retail demand
for locally-grown cut flowers. Graduate students are particularly
encouraged to apply. |
Job Details |
Please submit a resume and writing sample to
Primary Contact:
Debra Tropp, Branch Chief
Farmers Market and Direct Marketing Research
Marketing Services Division
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
Phone: 202-720-8326
E-mail: Debra.Tropp@usda.gov
Errol Bragg, Director of Marketing Services Division
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
Phone: 202-720-8317
E-mail: Errol.Bragg@usda.gov |
Company |
Type |
Farmers Market and Direct Marketing Research, Marketing
Services Division,
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service |
Paid Internship |
Title |
Qualification |
Deadline |
| Special Project Assignment |
Student with strong writing skills and a modest
amount of SAS/SPSS experience and some understanding of surveys
and research. U.S. citizenship required. |
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Description |
http://blog.une.edu.au/serviceannounce/2008/04/30/employment-opportunities-30-april-2008/ |
Job Details |
Full details on positions can be obtained from http://www.une.edu.au/recruit/
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Company |
Type |
| Outside Recruiter |
Job |
Title |
Qualification |
Deadline |
| Health Economist |
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Description |
Health Economist for the health care practice
of a 400-person, top notch consulting firm. Their clients are
in the pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device industries,
and also include managed care organizations, insurers and governments.
Projects are challenging, and involve collaboration with academics
from top universities.
The position is based in Boston and reports to a Vice President
who is a leader in the field of health economics. The company
also has multiple offices nationwide which provides the opportunity
to relocate as family situations warrant. The hours are flexible
and project driven, and compensation is competitive with an
excellent benefits package. |
Job Details |
Contact:
Patricia Nameishi
The Lappin Company
nameishi@lappinco.com
508-316-3907 |
Company |
Type |
| Outside Recruiter |
Project-Now through August 2010 |
Title |
Qualification |
Deadline |
| Team Leader / Project Manager in Afghanistan (Agribusiness Development
Specialist) |
Education: Agriculture Economics
degree or a related degree from a well-known university, Masters
or PhD preferred.
Geographic Experience: Afghanistan is preferred.
Central Asia at a minimum. |
April 22, 2008 |
Description |
Project Experience:
International Development experience in multiple developing
countries is required.
- Work developing value chains is an absolute requirement;
- Work with government officials in developing countries
- Experience with international donors is required. Project
experience with Asian Development Bank (ADB) is not required,
but a strong benefit;
- Proven work with methodic planning for project implementation.
Examples of work will be requested of short-listed candidates;
Management Experience:
The Team Leader will manage a diverse team of up to 100 people.
This will include 3-4 expatriates with the remainder Afghan
nationals.
- Proven record of team and project management in international
development projects;
- Management of expatriate teams;
Detailed Tasks Assigned:
The position is responsible for overall project success, and
specifically the following tasks:
- Overall management, supervision and coordination of the
project;
- Supervision and coordination of outputs of all team members;
- Oversight of credit program
- Development of conceptual approach for private sector participation
in RBSCs and credit program;
- Liaison with local government, the private sector, civil
society organizations and other stakeholders;
- Coordinate with Ministry of Agriculture to harmonize concepts
and approaches for agribusiness development, with particular
emphasis on the value-chain approach and promoting private
sector investment;
- Preparation of workshops, progress report and final report;
- Monitoring and evaluation of project progress and impact
introduction of results based impact monitoring system;
- Assistance to ADB missions in relation to the project;
- Manage selection and agreement of agro-processors to participate
in program;
- Organize farmers associations and develop plans for provision
of technical assistance and product inputs;
- Manage the development of agri-businesses associated with
program;
- Organize the delivery of agriculture inputs and extension
services via farmer extension services via farm associations
and agribusiness marketing their production;
- Assume management responsibility over credit programs after
departures of credit specialist.
Compensation:
The salary for the consultant is dependant upon candidates past
salary history and related work experience.
Allowances:
Detailed benefits description will be provided to final candidate.
Here is a summary of Roots of Peace benefits for this position
in Afghanistan:
- Per Diem ($125 per day) is provided to partially compensate
for living, meals and incidental costs;
- Vehicle and driver is provided;
- Medical insurance;
- Emergency medical evacuation insurance;
- Life insurance;
- 2 Home R&R trips per year, 2 Regional R&R trips
per year;
- To/from travel;
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Job Details |
How to apply: Candidates should
send their resume/CV to: linda.aines@internationalink.net.
Please insert "Chief of Party-Afghanistan" in the
subject line and please include 3 references (contact info only)
in your resume. |
Company |
Type |
| United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative(UNEP
FI) |
Job |
Title |
Qualification |
Deadline |
| 12 month consultancy |
- Degree in a Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)
related field (Master's preferred but not essential)
- Relevant work experience
- Ability to relate to and engage with a wide range of investment
professionals from different regions
- Ability to learn quickly
- Attention to detail
- Ability to complete tasks
- Some knowledge and understanding of shareholder engagement
activities around environmental, social and corporate governance
issues
- Good working knowledge of relevant technology
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- High level written English ('Plain English' style), and
ideally one other language relevant to emerging markets.
- Writing, editing and proofreading skills will be viewed
positively.
- Well-organised and reliable; ability to work effectively
without
direct supervision
- Willing to conduct conference calls in different time zones
where
necessary (not a typical 9-5 job)
- Diplomacy and tact; ability to work in teams and get on
well with people
- This is a team role and the ability to work effectively
as part of a
team is a fundamental requirement for the position.
- Applicants from emerging markets and developing countries
are encouraged.
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April 30, 2008 |
Description |
The position is based at the United Nations Environment
Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), which is a global partnership
between UNEP and the financial sector. Over 170 institutions,
including banks, insurers and fund managers, work with UNEP
to understand the impacts of environmental and social considerations
on financial performance. http://www.unepfi.org
The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) provide a global
framework for the integration of environmental, social and corporate
governance issues into investment decision-making and ownership
practices. http://www.unpri.org
This position is for 12 months, with possibility of extension
depending on funding and suitability. It will involve implementing
the PRI in emerging markets and developing countries in Africa,
Asia-Pacific, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America, and
the Middle East.
The role will involve five main activities:
- Promoting the PRI and building capacity among emerging market
investors
- Developing and disseminating environmental, social and
governance (ESG) research, analysis and benchmarking
- Coordinating collaborative investor engagement on ESG issues
to drive responsible business practice in emerging markets
and developing countries
- Identifying and addressing systemic constraints to responsible
investment
- Assisting with various administrative aspects of the PRI,
such as supporting current signatories in implementation,
coordinating ongoing signatory recruitment, fundraising and
other administrative tasks as required by the PRI and UNEP
FI teams.
The candidate should have an understanding of responsible
investment, and a strong interest in emerging market and developing
country investment.
Applicants from emerging markets and developing countries
are encouraged. The United Nations shall place no restrictions
on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity
and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary
organs (Charter of the United Nations – Chapter 3, article
8). |
Job Details |
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Company |
Post Date |
| Agri-Food & Biosciences Institute/Queen's University
Belfast |
April 14, 2008 |
Title |
Qualification |
Deadline |
| Postgraduate fellowship: The Economic and Environmental Impacts
of Changing Energy Prices on the Food Supply Chain |
Master's degree is desirable, minimum requirement
of a
II.i Honours, or equilvalent, primary degree in the areas of
agricultural economics, economics or related subjects with a solid
foundation in economics, good statistical skills and an ability
to conduct applied research. |
May 30th, 2008 |
Description |
| Click
here for description. (PDF) |
Job Details |
For further information, please contact:
Dr Ziping Wu
Agricultural and Food Economics
Agri-Food and BioScience Institute (AFBI)
Newforge Lane, Belfast , BT9 5PX
Email: z.wu@qub.ac.uk
Tel: 44-28-90255445 |
Company |
Post Date |
| Cornell University, College of Agriculture and Life
Sciences |
April 11, 2008 |
Title |
Qualification |
Deadline |
Assistant Professor and Dake Family Professorship of Marketing
9 month appointment, tenure track |
Ph.D. in marketing, business, applied economics
or other
related discipline in the field of quantitative marketing |
Review of applicants begins immediately and continue
until
acceptable candidates are indentified |
Description |
| Responsibilities: The person in this position is
expected to establish a program of scholarship in the area of
marketing, with emphasis on quantitative analysis. The position
includes teaching (50%) and research (50%) responsibilities. The
incumbent will teach upper division courses in marketing and at
some time share responsibility for a large introductory marketing
course. The department has a long tradition of excellence in teaching
and advising and seeks a distinguished and productive junior scholar
who shares our passion for outstanding teaching in the context
of a leading research university with a top 10 accredited undergraduate
business program. Excellence in research and publication in peer-reviewed
journals are expected for the position. |
Job Details |
Opportunities: This is a key position in the
department's Undergraduate Business Program, which graduates
250 students per year, one of the largest majors at Cornell,
and recently ranked fourth among undergraduate business programs
by Business Week. The Department has a 40-year history of offering
an outstanding undergraduate business degree, and is aggressively
positioning itself as a distinguished and distinctive member
of the business school community. Location in this
department is ideal for a faculty member who enjoys a high level
of interaction with students and the business community, in
addition to the opportunity to participate in research and interact
with other leading scholars at a major research university.
This department consists of a unique blend of faculty trained
in both economics and management who share an interest and history
in problem-solving research that relates to interests of decision
makers in the public and private sectors. The Department has
a large and enthusiastic alumni community, many of whom hold
key positions throughout the economy. Opportunities exist to
work with graduate students and colleagues in various fields
across campus including the Johnson Graduate School of Management
and the Cornell Hotel School. A unique opportunity in AEM is
the world-renowned Food Industry Management Program, which provides
research, teaching, and executive education opportunities related
to the food and grocery retailing and marketing industries.
The Dake Family Professorship of Marketing applies for the
period as assistant professor. It carries a $ 10,000 annual
stipend for supporting research and other related activities
at the discretion of the chair holder.
Details:Application: A letter of application, vita, list of
publications, reprints of selected major papers, evidence of
teaching experience and evaluations, and the names of three
to five references may be sent electronically to:
Dr. William Lesser, Chair
Applied Economics and Management
Cornell University
aemdirector@cornell.edu
Salary and Benefits: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications
and experience. |
Company |
Post Date |
Purdue University
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April 3, 2008 |
Title |
Qualification |
Deadline |
Assistant Professor
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Ph.D. or expected completion by August 2008 |
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Description |
Microeconomics, International EconomicIndustrial
Organization, Labor Economics, Game Theory, and Experimental Economics.
The Department of Economics invites applications for one or more
visiting assistant professor positions. The positions require
a Ph.D. or expected completion by August 2008. Candidates should
show evidence of research potential and a commitment to teaching,
and will be expected
to teach at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels. Applicants
must submit a letter of application along with a current vita,
samples of written work and three letters of recommendation. Review
of applications will begin April 1, 2008 and continue until the
positions are filled. An equal opportunity-affirmative action
employer. |
Job Details |
CONTACT:
Chair
Recruiting Committee
Department of Economics
Krannert School of Management
Purdue University
403 W. State St.
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2056 |
Company |
Post Date |
University of Wyoming
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14-Mar-08 |
Title |
Qualification |
Deadline |
Graduate Assistantships
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Master's student |
See departmental website |
Description |
| The Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics
at the University of Wyoming has one or more MS Graduate Assistantships
available for Fall 2008. The GAs are available in project areas
consisting of the Economics of Wildlife/Livestock Disease (Drs
Rashford and Peck) and Economics of Land Use (Drs McLeod and Bastian)
with anticipated projects in Industrial Organization, Water Resources,
and Production Systems. |
Job Details |
| Click
here (PDF) |
Company |
Post Date |
| University of the West Indies-St. Augustine |
13-Mar-08 |
Title |
Qualification |
Deadline |
Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension
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Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics / Agribusiness |
1-May-08 |
Description |
| The successful candidate is expected to provide
quality leadership in teaching and research in the sub-disciplines
at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. |
Job Details |
| http://sta.uwi.edu/jobs/details.asp?view=&id=208 |
Company |
Post Date |
| University of Hawaii-Hilo |
13-Mar-08 |
Title |
Qualification |
Deadline |
| Assistant/Associate Professor of Economics |
Ph.D. in Economics or related field, evidence of
successful college-level teaching in a multicultural setting,
abilty to lead in a collaborative and effective manner, willingness
to teach through distance education, willingness to work with
other units of the university and the local and state communities
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1-Apr-08 |
Description |
| Teach introductory micro and macro economics and
advanced undergraduate courses in natural resource economics and
environmental economics, advise students, engage in scholarly
activity and publish research in peer-reviewed journals, lead
in new program development in this area and engage in outcomes
assessment, participate in University and community service. |
Job Details |
| http://www.uhh.hawaii.edu/uhh/hr/job_display.php?job=387 |
Company |
Post Date |
| Department of the Air Force |
5-Mar-08 |
Title |
Qualification |
Deadline |
| Assistant/Associate Economist, tenure track |
U.S. Citizen. |
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Description |
| Within the Department of Systems and Engineering
Management, incumbent will teach subjects primary concentrated
in the econometrics and microeconomics fields. Responsibilities
will include teaching mathematical economics, introductory and
applied econometrics, regional, public, and industrial organization
areas. Potential to supervise graduate research. Multidisciplinary
research opportunities available. |
Job Details |
| Click
here (PDF) |
Company |
Post Date |
| University of Copenhagen |
February 28, 2008 |
Title |
Qualification |
Deadline |
| Associate/Assistant Professors in Applied Microeconomics |
Graduate |
Friday, March 7, 2008 |
Description |
| The Assistant/Associate Professor’s duties
will primarily include research, including obligations with regard
to publication/scientific communication, and research-based teaching
with associated examination obligations within applied microeconomics.
To a limited extent this may also include other duties. |
Job Details |
| Click
here (PDF) |
Company |
Post Date |
| Oregon State University |
February 28, 2008 |
Title |
Qualification |
Deadline |
| Instructor, Extension Community Economist (Western Oregon) |
Graduate |
Friday, March 7, 2008 |
Description |
| The community economist will create an outreach/education
and applied research program in urban and rural community economics,
focusing on issues of importance in Western Oregon. This position
is one of two community economist positions being created as part
of the OSU Sustainable Rural Communities Initiatives. |
Job Details |
| Click
here (PDF) |
Company |
Post Date |
| Oregon State University |
February 28, 2008 |
Title |
Qualification |
Deadline |
| Instructor, Extension Community Economist (Eastern Oregon) |
Graduate |
Friday, March 7, 2008 |
Description |
| The community economist will create an outreach/education
and applied research program in community economics, focusing
on issues of importance in Eastern Oregon. This position is one
of two community economist positions being created as part of
the OSU Sustainable Rural Communities Initiatives. |
Job Details |
| Click
here (PDF) |
Company |
Post Date |
| Colorado State University |
February 28, 2008 |
Title |
Qualification |
Deadline |
| Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural and Resource
Economics |
Graduate |
April 1, 2008 |
Description |
| Candidate will be responsible for teaching, research,
and outreach in environmental economics. |
Job Details |
| http://www.colostate.edu/cgi-bin/cgiwrap/cwis202/db.cgi |
Company |
Post Date |
| Salisbury University |
February 28, 2008 |
Title |
Qualification |
Deadline |
| Assistant Professor of Economics |
Graduate |
March 17, 2008 |
Description |
| Candidate will teach three courses per semester
at the undergraduate and graduate levels, engaging in scholarly
activities commensurate with the school’s mission, service/outreach
to the University community, advising, and mentoring. |
Job Details |
| http://www.salisbury.edu/HR/Jobs/single.asp?ident=1118 |
Company |
Post Date |
| Texas A&M University |
February 28, 2008 |
Title |
Qualification |
Deadline |
| Assistant Professor in Plant-Vector-Pathogen Entomologist |
Graduate |
March 10, 2008 |
Description |
| Primary responsibility for developing an extramurally
funded and nationally recognized research program in plant-vector-pathogen
entomology that integrates laboratory and field approaches to
address biologically and economically important questions. |
Job Details |
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Company |
Post Date |
| North Carolina State University |
February 28, 2008 |
Title |
Qualification |
Deadline |
| Lecturer, Agricultural Law |
Graduate |
Open until filled |
Description |
| Candidate will teach agricultural law and other
courses to both two year Agricultural Institute student majors
and to those students who are seeking a four year Agricultural
Business Management degree. |
Job Details |
| - |
Company |
Post Date |
| North Dakota State University |
January 28, 2008 |
Title |
Qualification |
Deadline |
| Assistant or Associate Professor in Agribusiness and Applied
Economics |
Graduate |
Screening begins March 1, 2008 |
Description |
| Candidate will develop a nationally recognized extension
and applied research program in the area of crops marketing and
risk management. |
Job Details |
| http://www.ndsu.edu/ndsu/jobs/non_broadbanded/positions/00019310.shtml |
Company |
Post Date |
| Economic Research Service |
February 28, 2008 |
Title |
Qualification |
Deadline |
| Mulitiple positions |
Graduate |
Open |
Description |
| ERS is filling positions for master’s level
economists in research areas such as renewable energy, meat and
dairy products, in addition to regional studies in South America
and Southeast Asia. |
Job Details |
| http://www.ers.usda.gov/ |
Company |
Post Date |
| Montana State University |
December 31, 2007 |
Title |
Qualification |
Deadline |
| Assistant Professor (tenure track), agricultural economics |
Graduate |
Screening begins March 7, 2008 |
Description |
| Tenure-track position will be responsible for teaching
at the undergraduate and possible master’s level. Research,
advising and outreach expected. |
Job Details |
| http://www.montana.edu/cgi-bin/msuinfo/fpview/f/8537-2 |
Company |
Post Date |
| Dickinson State University |
December 19, 2007 |
Title |
Qualification |
Deadline |
| Tenure-Track Faculty position in agribusiness and farm management |
Graduate |
Open until filled. |
Description |
| Teach undergraduate coursework in agribusiness and
farm management. Additional teaching responsibilities may include
plant sciences or natural resource management. |
Job Details |
| http://www.dsu.nodak.edu/job.asp?ID=61 |
Company |
Post Date |
| Oklahoma State University |
December 20, 2007 |
Title |
Qualification |
Deadline |
| Multiple positions |
Graduate |
- |
Description |
| - |
Job Details |
| http://agecon.okstate.edu/jobs.asp |
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University of Connecticut |