The School of Economics at the University of Sydney is one of the primary centres for economics in Australia and the wider Asia/Pacific region, located in one of the most exciting cities in the world. To further strengthen our research portfolio and provide additional academic leadership in Economics, the School wishes to appoint a Professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics. This is a full time, tenured position.

The successful applicant will have an active and visible program of research in any branch of Agricultural and Resource Economics. He/she will provide leadership for a strong research and teaching program in Agricultural, Environmental and Resource Economics at the School and University, with the opportunity to engage more broadly within the agricultural and resource economics community locally and nationally. With an outstanding record of publication in the leading journals, and an international reputation for excellence in research that will enhance the position of the University in this field internationally and nationally, the appointed candidate must be able to collaborate closely with colleagues in research and teaching. The ability to develop relationships with agencies nationally and internationally in agricultural, environmental and resource economics and policy is an advantage.

Subject to budgetary approval, a competitive remuneration package (including up to 17% employer's contribution to pension) will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

For information about the School of Economics visit http://sydney.edu.au/arts/economics.

Specific enquiries about the roles can be directed to Professor Colm Harmon, Head of School, via email: econ.hos@sydney.edu.au. Enquiries regarding the application process can be directed to Rodney Waterson on +61 2 8627 1214 or email rodney.waterson@sydney.edu.au.
Interested candidates should visit the University of Sydney careers website www.sydney.edu.au/positions and search by reference number 2159/0913 for more information and to apply.
The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications from 28th February 2014, and will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. Representatives of the School of Economics will be available for informal discussions at the ASSA meetings in Philadelphia in January 2014.

The University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and women are encouraged.