Postdoc in agricultural and food economics

Department of Economics
The Department of Economics at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) invites applications for two-year Post-Doctoral positions to join its research group “Agricultural and Food Economics”. This post-doc project will address farmers’ willingness to adopt measures aiming at mitigating greenhouse gas (GHG) emission on farm-level as well as policy for sustainable agricultural systems in a European context. The successful candidate will work in a vivid interdisciplinary research environment with researchers in agricultural economics, environmental sciences, and veterinary sciences. In particular, the position is part of three externally funded projects that are all related to farmer’s acceptance of policy measures to encourage a shift in agricultural production in Sweden, towards more sustainable agricultural practices that can reduce GHG emissions, that are less reliant of fossil-based production inputs, and that can improve animal welfare. 

The position will be placed within the research group Agricultural and Food Economics at the Department of Economics, SLU. In this group, the successful candidate will be offered a stimulating context with colleagues who focus on various aspects of agricultural and food economics, including 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 technology, crop ecology, animal health and veterinary epidemiology. The group currently consists of about 20 staff-members, including several PhD students, post-doctoral researchers, senior researchers, research assistants, a senior lecturer and a professor.

SLU is a world-class university in the fields of life and environmental sciences, with a vision to play a key role in the development for sustainable life, based on science and education. Within this framework, the Department of Economics provides an important platform for research and teaching in Economics and Business. The teaching activities are centered around educational programmes at Bachelor and Master level. The research departs from four thematic fields, where agricultural and food economics is one.Replace this paragraph with a brief description of your department and unit. 

Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at SLU at https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/

Duties:
Successful applicants are expected to (1) actively contribute to the group's research, in particular by focusing on the post-doc project introduced above ; (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 and to contribute to other teaching activities within the research area of the group.

Qualifications:
Applicants should have a PhD in agricultural economics, resource economics or equivalent. Applicants should have a profile towards agriculture and food. In addition, we are looking for applicants with one or more of the following qualifications.

- Experience in choice modelling;

- Experience in survey design and implementation

- Experience of linking behavioral theories to economic research

- Experience and interest in conducting interdisciplinary and/or multidisciplinary research

- Knowledge of agricultural systems and policy in a European context.

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) are required. Personal characteristics 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:
Temporary employment 24 months, with the possibility of extension.

Extent:
100%

Starting date:
According to agreement.

Application:
Applications should contain: (1) a current CV including publication list, (2) a statement motivating the interest in this particular position (two pages single space maximum), and (3) the name of two references.

We welcome your application no later than 2023-09-01, use the button below.

Academic union representatives:
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The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in the development for sustainable life, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interaction between humans, animals and ecosystems and the responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Our main campuses are located in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, however, the university also operates at research stations, experimental forests and teaching sites throughout Sweden.

SLU has around 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and doctoral students and a turnover of over SEK 3 billion. We are investing in attractive environments on all of our campuses. We strive to provide a work environment characterised by inclusivity and gender equality, where different experiences generate conversations between people and pave the way for science, creativity and development. Therefore, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.