Postdoctoral Research Associate (isu)
Job posting number: #156941 (Ref:R16017)
Job Description
Position Title:
Postdoctoral Research AssociateAppointment Type:
Post Doc/TraineeJob Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Department of Economics at Iowa State University seeks a postdoctoral researcher to investigate precision technologies in corn-soybean rotations, adoption rates for seed varieties, and the determinants of price volatility in corn and soybean markets. The successful candidate will be mentored in integrating microeconomic theory with empirical analysis, applying a systems approach to production, and incorporating behavioral insights, all while emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
PhD in Agricultural Economics or closely related field
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in econometric methods, especially as applied to production economics.
• Experience that demonstrates understanding of farm-level production choices in US corn-soybean cropping systems, of commodity markets, and of modeling technology adoption and diffusion.
• Experience in applied economics research as demonstrated by publications and/or working papers.
Department Unit/Website:
JOB IS FROM: postdocjobs.oneVIEWhttps://www.econ.iastate.edu/
Proposed Start Date:
December 27, 2024Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
August 15, 2025Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timeApplication Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing Program