Assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics (Production Economist) University of KentuckyAssistant Professor of Agricultural Economics (Production Economist)Lexington, KYThe successful candidate is expected to: 1) develop a nationally recognized research program evidenced by publications in leading peer-reviewed scholarly journals; 2) successfully attract external funding to support research efforts, including funding of graduate students; 3) demonstrate a commitment to working with teams of researchers and Extension faculty/staff on interdisciplinary research problems; 4) direct graduate student research; 5) contribute to the multi-functional, land-grant mission of the Department through outreach and engagement efforts with stakeholders and conducting research with application to stakeholders; and 6) exhibit excellence in classroom instruction. The candidate is expected to i) work to articulate possibilities for Kentucky's agricultural lands, ii) understand the decision-making landscape of farm managers and landowners, iii) map out the implications of current and future policies affecting producers and their communities, iv) work on agricultural risk, land-use decision-making, and producer behavior; v) collaborate with soil scientists, plant scientists, animal scientists, agronomists, agricultural engineers, hydrologists, meteorologists, and producers, and vi) be a research partner to the Extension faculty.
SENIOR APPLIED RESEARCH ECONOMIST University of MissouriSENIOR APPLIED RESEARCH ECONOMISTColumbia, MO$75,000–$125,000 / yearThe role provides opportunities to seek external funding to support new lines of research and is intended for candidates with the potential to become recognized experts in applied agricultural economics and policy analysis. Just a couple hours' drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County's largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living.
Principal Business Economist/Regional Policy Advisor Federal Reserve Bank of PhiladelphiaPrincipal Business Economist/Regional Policy AdvisorChicago, IllinoisGathers timely economic intelligence through planning and facilitating economic roundtables (the team conducts approximately 32 per year), contributing to survey programs including the quarterly Agricultural Land Values and Credit Conditions Survey and monthly Chicago Fed Survey of Economic Conditions (CFSEC), and conducting strategic calls, emails, and site visits with senior business leaders and key constituents across the district to deepen understanding of economic trends and build senior-level contacts. To this end, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago serves the public interest by participating in the formulation and implementation of national monetary policy; supervising and regulating state member banks, bank holding companies and foreign bank branches; providing financial services to depository institutions, designated financial market utilities, and the U.S. government; and promoting consumer protection and community development.
ARPC Principal Economist, Commodity Markets and Policy Analysis North Dakota University SystemARPC Principal Economist, Commodity Markets and Policy AnalysisFargo, NDThis collaborative role involves identifying emerging market risks, developing empirically grounded research projects, and generating evidence on how trade policy, supply chain disruptions, geopolitical shocks, input cost pressures, and other market disturbances affect producers, agribusinesses, and rural communities. The successful candidate will lead peer-reviewed publications, policy briefs, stakeholder reports, presentations, and other research products that translate rigorous empirical analysis into practical guidance for policymakers, industry leaders, commodity organizations, and producer groups.
Principal Business Economist/Regional Policy Advisor The Federal Reserve SystemPrincipal Business Economist/Regional Policy AdvisorDetroit, MI$196,700–$232,700 / yearGathers timely economic intelligence through planning and facilitating economic roundtables (the team conducts approximately 32 per year), contributing to survey programs including the quarterly Agricultural Land Values and Credit Conditions Survey and monthly Chicago Fed Survey of Economic Conditions (CFSEC), and conducting strategic calls, emails, and site visits with senior business leaders and key constituents across the district to deepen understanding of economic trends and build senior-level contacts. To this end, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago serves the public interest by participating in the formulation and implementation of national monetary policy; supervising and regulating state member banks, bank holding companies and foreign bank branches; providing financial services to depository institutions, designated financial market utilities, and the U.S. government; and promoting consumer protection and community development.
Senior Research Associate – Agricultural Markets and Policy DetailsSenior Research Associate – Agricultural Markets and PolicyBlacksburg, VirginiaThe International Agricultural Trade Research Consortium (IATRC) at Virginia Tech in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of the Chief Economist (OCE) invites applications for an exciting Senior Research Associate position specializing in the economic analysis of agricultural markets and policy. The successful candidate is expected to be proficient working with large datasets and employing domestic and international modeling frameworks to generate timely analytical summaries, policy briefs and/or reports, and submitting research to academic journal outlets.
Research Assistant Professor of Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics Fort Valley State UniversityResearch Assistant Professor of Agribusiness and Agricultural EconomicsGAJOB SUMMARY: Fort Valley State University's College of Agriculture, Family Sciences and Technology (CAFST) is seeking an environmental economist for 12-month non-tenure track research (100%) research assistant professor level to develop a nationally recognized research program in any area of Agribusiness. Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students.
Lecturer/Instructional Assistant Professor University of FloridaLecturer/Instructional Assistant ProfessorGainesville, FLThe Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences includes the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station, the Florida Cooperative Extension Service, the College of Veterinary Medicine, the Florida Sea Grant program, and encompasses 16 on-campus academic departments and schools, 12 Research and Educational Centers (REC) located throughout the state, 6 Research sites/demonstration units administered by RECs or academic departments, and Florida Cooperative Extension Service offices in all 67 counties (counties operate and maintain). The successful candidate will engage in scholarly activities related to instruction, including teaching undergraduate courses, advising and mentoring undergraduate students, participating in curriculum revision and enhancement, seeking funding for the teaching program, supervising undergraduate research and creative work, publishing teaching-related scholarship, producing learning tools, and engaging in professional development activities related to teaching and advising.
Chief Meteorologist U.S. Department of AgricultureChief MeteorologistWashington, DC$151,661–$228,000 / year1) personal information such as name, address, contact information;2) education;3) detailed work experience related to this position as described in the major duties including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment; title, series, grade (if applicable); 4) all supervisors' phone numbers and if they may be contacted; and 5) starting and ending dates of employment (month and year); 6) salary; 7) information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments. At least nine semester hours of course work appropriate for a physical science major in any combination of three or more of the following: physical hydrology, statistics, chemistry, physical oceanography, physical climatology, radiative transfer, aeronomy, advanced thermodynamics, advanced electricity and magnetism, light and optics, and computer science.
Research Assistant/Associate (Watershed Planning) Auburn UniversityResearch Assistant/Associate (Watershed Planning)Auburn University, AL$35,300–$67,780 / yearFull timeLevel III: Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Environmental Planning, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Geography, Agricultural Sciences, Public Administration, Technical Communication, or a closely related field and 4 years of experience in research practices and protocols relevant to the position. Level III: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Environmental Planning, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Geography, Agricultural Sciences, Public Administration, Technical Communication, or a closely related field and 4 years of experience in research practices and protocols relevant to the position.
Assistant/Associate Tenure System MSU Careers DetailsAssistant/Associate Tenure SystemEast Lansing, MichiganThe Department of Horticulture ( www.hrt.msu.edu ) in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Michigan State University (MSU) invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor (12-month tenure system, 60% Research, 20% Extension, 15% Teaching, 5% Service – appointment rank of Assistant or Associate Professor will be determined based on the successful applicant’s experience) to establish and lead an internationally recognized, competitively funded, innovative research and outreach program that addresses horticultural and physiological components of resilient and sustainable stone and pome fruit production systems for the Great Lakes region. The successful candidate is encouraged to take opportunities to collaborate with breeding programs and/or to utilize germplasm resources to facilitate the selection, evaluation, and adoption of improved pome and stone fruit scions and rootstocks for sustainable production in the Great Lakes region, including, but not limited to, control of tree size, fruit quality, yield, and biotic and abiotic stress resilience.
NewMeteorologist U.S. Department of AgricultureMeteorologistWashington, DC$102,415–$133,142 / yearSurplus or displaced employees eligible for CTAP or RPL priority must provide: proof of eligibility (RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a transfer of function or directed reassignment to another commuting area, notice of disability annuity termination), SF-50 documenting separation (as applicable), current performance appraisal with rating of at least "Fully Successful" or equivalent, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with your application per 5 CFR 330. At least nine semester hours of course work appropriate for a physical science major in any combination of three or more of the following: physical hydrology, statistics, chemistry, physical oceanography, physical climatology, radiative transfer, aeronomy, advanced thermodynamics, advanced electricity and magnetism, light and optics, and computer science.
Research Associate Federal Reserve Bank of PhiladelphiaResearch AssociateOmaha, Nebraska$59,000–$76,300 / yearFederal Reserve Bank of Kansas City When you join the Federal Reserve—the nation's central bank—you’ll play a key role, collaborating with leading professionals to strengthen and protect our economic, financial and payments systems. RAs develop technical skills in data management, survey methodologies, and statistical analysis and gain exposure to a broad range of economic research topics with a particular emphasis on agricultural markets and institutions.
(Senior) Research Scientist - Applied Economics Details(Senior) Research Scientist - Applied EconomicsBlacksburg, VirginiaAs part of our work with the Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture, the Research Scientist positions will be responsible for leading the conceptualization and conduct of research projects, managing and ensuring completion of the objectives of a sponsored research program, and delivering research materials, including writing peer-reviewed journal articles and making presentations at academic conferences and for public audiences on topics such as: - Estimating the consumer demand for climate-smart certified food products using incentivized lab-in-the-field choice experiments in a relevant setting. Under the three-year pilot, Virginia Tech and its partners will help producers in the four states prove the value of paying farmers and ranchers $100 per acre or animal unit for stewardship practices that deliver public value through carbon sequestration, greenhouse gas reduction, improved soil health, water quality, water conservation, and other environmental services.