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Georg-August University of Göttingen

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Economics of Sustainable Agri-Food Systems
Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development
Postdoctoral Researcher in Agricultural Economics

JOE ID Number: 2024-02_111474264
Date Posted: 08/27/2024
Date Inactive: 09/20/2024
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Postdoctoral Researcher in Agricultural Economics
Section: International: Other Academic (Visiting or Temporary)
Location: Göttingen, GERMANY
JEL Classifications:
Q1 -- Agriculture
D9 -- Micro-Based Behavioral Economics
Keywords:
Agricultural Economics
Food Economics
Experimental Economics
Behavioral Economics
Salary Range: German public service salary scale E13 TVL (100%)
Full Text of JOE Listing:

Post-Doctoral Researcher in Economics of Sustainable Agri-Food Systems (m/w/d)

We are offering a full-time, three-year post-doctoral position (with the possibility of extension) at the Chair of Economics of Sustainable Agri-Food Systems.
You will plan and conduct research and contribute to teaching in the field of sustainable agri-food systems. Possible topics include climate change mitigation, sustainable production, farm decision-making, agricultural extension, animal welfare and consumer choices. You are expected to participate in existing projects but also to develop own initiatives for new projects.

Key Requirements:

• PhD (or close to completion) in food and agricultural economics, development economics,
economics, psychology, or a related field
• Proven research activity (publications or working papers)
• Strong quantitative and data analysis skills
• Excellent English proficiency
• Interest or experience in teaching and supervising MSc and BSc theses
• Strong communication skills

Desirable Skills:
• Experience with economic experiments and/or survey design
• Familiarity with the EU agricultural sector and sustainable production practices
• Strong organizational and administrative abilities with a track record of meeting deadlines

Application Requirements:
  • External Application URL and Instructions Below
Application deadline: 09/20/2024
Application Instructions:
Applicants need to go on the University website (link provided) and submit the application online on or before September 20 2024 (local time).