Post-doctoral position in Agricultural and Food Economics

The Department of Economics at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU)
The Department of Economics at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) invites applications for a two-year Post-Doctoral position to join its research group “Agricultural and Food Economics”. The open position is related to sustainable agricultural production, land use and productivity. The empirical focus will primarily be on Swedish and/or European agriculture.

SLU is a world-class university in the fields of life and environmental sciences, with a strong commitment to excellence in research. It offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Economics and Business. Within this framework, the Department of Economics provides an important platform for research and graduate education in Economics and Business, as it encompasses the Masters and the Doctoral programme in Economics and Business, which are entirely taught in English.

In the “Agricultural and Food Economics” research group our research interests include production economics, consumer economics, agricultural and food policy, and trade. The topics of interest add to the literature in agricultural economics and related fields. We have vivid disciplinary as well as interdisciplinary collaborations, for instance with researchers in agronomy and are currently in an expansive phase.

Description of Tasks:
The “Agricultural and Food Economics” research group is looking for a post-doctoral researcher to boost our research team. The successful applicant will be expected to develop their own research in the area of agricultural and food economics, and to complement the research of the existing group members. Successful applicants are expected to (1) actively contribute to the group’s research in this field; (2) develop independent research leading to high quality scientific journals’ publications, and (3) eventually apply for external research funding. You may also be expected to supervise students’ theses at all levels, within the research area of the group.

Skills and Qualifications:
The successful applicant should have a background in agricultural economics, food economics, economics or closely related field. A strong interest in interdisciplinary research is also expected. We are looking for highly motivated applicants who can work both independently and in teams, is used to taking own initiatives, and have documented experience publishing in high quality scientific journals. Very good skills in English (both written and oral) and quantitative methods are required. Personal characteristics, such as the ability to work as a part of a research group and positively contribute to the group environment, as well as the ability to work independently, will play a significant role in the recruitment process. Individuals with a completed Ph.D. (the Ph.D. should have been completed no more than three years ago) are encouraged to apply for this position. 

Place of work:
Uppsala.

Form of employment:
Post-doctoral employment for a 2 year period.

Extent:
100%.

Start date:
By mutual agreement. 

How to Apply:
Applications should be received by 31st of March, 2020 at the latest, and should contain: (1) a current CV including publication list, (2) a statement motivating the interest in this position (two pages single space maximum, and should be related to the research field in focus for this position), and (3) the name of two references. To apply, please use the button below.

The application screenings will start in April. Interviews will likely be conducted in late April.



Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet (SLU) utvecklar kunskapen om de biologiska naturresurserna, och hur vi kan förvalta och nyttja dem på ett hållbart sätt. Detta sker genom utbildning, forskning och miljöanalys, i nära samverkan med näring och samhälle. SLU är ett internationellt och forskningsintensivt universitet, men erbjuder också unika utbildningar som agronom, veterinär, jägmästare, miljöekonom och landskapsarkitekt.

SLU har drygt 3000 medarbetare, 5000 studenter och forskarstuderande och en omsättning på över tre miljarder kronor. Universitetet satsar på attraktiva miljöer på sina campusområden i Alnarp, Umeå och Uppsala.

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