Assistant researcher i Agribusiness Economics

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Faculty of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences Department of Economics, Uppsala Assistant researcher in Agribusiness Economics with a focus on production economics and applied modeling SLU is an international university, world class in live and environmental sciences.We are ranked among the Top 100 of ca 5,000 European universities.We have a strong research focus, but we also offer some of Sweden s most in-demand educations; veterinarian, forester, and landscape architect.Our vision is to be a leading European institution in Economic, Historical and Applied Statistics Research, as well as in policy analysis and academic education within the agricultural, resource, and environmental sectors.We strive for the highest scientific quality, skill and proficiency, professionalism, reputation and creative thinking.We are now seeking a qualified candidate to our Agribusiness Economics Unit Duties: The successful applicant for this position is to work in the general area of production economics with a particular emphasis on economic issues relating to new technologies, animal welfare and the implementation of quality programs in the agricultural sector with consideration of market structure and risks facing the industry.Empirical applications may encompass the livestock as well as the cereal industries.The successful applicant will further be expected to 1) design and implement major research projects and to develop an interdisciplinary oriented research agenda 2) provide advanced micro-economic and analyses, and 3) draft reports and produce publication-quality papers.The person filling this position will be expected to contribute to a highly visible research based program within the subject area.Qualifications: Particular emphasis will be placed on scientific qualifications within the subject area.The successful candidate will have a strong background in using economic theory as well as having a strong background in advanced applied microeconomic modeling techniques as well as relevant econometric methods.Knowledge and experience in applied quantitative modeling methods are equally important.In particular, the applicant should have strong oral and written communication skills in both Swedish and English.Teaching experience within the subject field is seen as a merit.This is a full-time position which includes teaching at the under-graduate level to an extent of around 40% of full-time.Required documents to be submitted: The following documents should be included with each application: CV including a publication list, PhD diploma, copies of no more than five publications, a description of previous research and other activities of relevance for the position (maximum two pages), and a description of current research interests and planned research that the applicant intends to carry out within this position (maximum two pages).Names and addresses of at least two persons able to provide references for the candidate should also be provided.Form of employment: Permanent SLU uses probitionary employment.Starting date By agreement SLU is an equal opportunity employer.We welcome your application (in english) marked with ref no 3538/2010.Complete advt: www.slu.se/lediga-jobb