Researcher in the research group Agricultural and Food Economics

Department of Economics
The Department of Economics at the Swedish University of Agriculture (SLU) announces a vacancy as a researcher in the research group Agricultural and Food Economics. The position is mainly linked to two externally funded research projects, both of which focuses on behavioral aspects linked to farmers' use of intercropping as a production method. One project focuses on Swedish conditions and the other on Vietnamese conditions.

SLU is a world-leading university in the life and environmental sciences, with a vision to play a key role in the development of sustainable life, based on science and education. In this context, the department of economics constitutes an important platform for research and education in business studies and economics. The teaching activities are centered around bachelor and master programs in business studies and economics. The research is based on four thematic areas, one of which is agricultural and food economics.

In the Agricultural and Food Economics research group, we are interested in production economics, consumer economics, agricultural and food policy and international trade. Our areas of interest contribute to the scientific literature in agricultural economics and related subject areas. We have well-developed interdisciplinary as well as cross- and multidisciplinary collaborations, e.g. with colleagues in plant ecology, technology, animal health and veterinary epidemiology. The group currently consists of approximately 20 staff members, including several doctoral students, postdocs, researchers, research assistants, a senior lecturer and a professor. 

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:
You will (1) actively contribute to the group's research themes, in particular a theme related to behavioral drivers and barriers to agriculture's transition to more sustainable production methods, specifically intercropping in this case; (2) independently develop research that leads to publications in high-quality scientific journals, (3) apply for external research funding, and (4) participate in the supervision of doctoral students and students. You can also be expected to teach at all levels, within the group's research areas.

Qualifications:
Applicants should have a background in agricultural and food economics, or a similar background. We are looking for a highly motivated employee with a PhD degree and with several years of experience in independent scientific work after the dissertation: (1) who can work both independently and in a group, is used to taking own initiative; (2) who have documented experience of independent scientific work; (3) have documented research profiling towards behavioral aspects of crop farms transition to more sustainable production methods (4) documented experience of interdisciplinary work; and (5) documented ability to apply for and obtain external research funding as the main applicant. Very good knowledge of English (both oral and written) is necessary. It is advantageous to have knowledge of both European and Asian agriculture. Great emphasis will be placed on personal merits.

Place of work:
Uppsala

Form of employment:
Permanent employment. 

Extent:
100%

Starting date:
According to agreement.

Application:
Attach to the application (1) CV including list of publications, (2) a justification for your interest in the position (maximum two pages, single line spacing) and (3) names of two references.

We welcome your application no later than 2023-07-05, 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.