Post-doctoral researcher, Agribusiness Economics

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Faculty of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences Department of Economics, Uppsala Post-doctoral researcher in Agribusiness Economics ?with a focus on industrial organization www.slu.se www.ekon.slu.se 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 agribusiness economics with a particular emphasis on industrial organization, contracts and institutions.Responsibilities will be to fulfill various agribusiness related projects.The successful applicant will further be expected to 1) design and implement major research projects, 2) 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: Applicants should hold a PhD degree or a foreign degree deemed to be equivalent to a doctorate in Economics or Agricultural Economics.To be appointed as a post-doc, applicant should have been awarded her/his Ph D no more than three years ago at the time of application.Applicant awarded PhD degree more than three years ago can be appointed as a researcher.Assessment criteria: Particular emphasis will be placed on scientific qualifications within the subject area.The successful candidate will have a strong background in using micro-economics, industrial organization and contract theory as well as having a strong background in quantitative methods.In particular, the applicant should have strong oral and written communication skills.In addition, emphasis will given to personal suitability.Required documents to be submitted: The application should be written in English.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: This is a one-year position with a possible extension for one additional year.Extent: 100% SLU is an equal opportunity employer.Please submit your application to the Registrar of SLU, P.O.We welcome your application marked with ref no 3762/2010.Please submit your application to the Registrar of SLU, P.O.For a complete avdt: www.slu.se/lediga-jobb