Postdoctoral Researchers in Agricultural Economics: The University of Göttingen – Public Law Foundation – Department for Agrarökonomie und Rurale Entwicklung is recruiting two Postdoctoral Researchers in Agricultural Economics (all genders welcome). The positions are affiliated with the Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development, known for its leading research institute in agricultural economics and international development in Germany.
Job Title: Postdoctoral Researchers in Agricultural Economics
Research Area: Agricultural/Development Economics, Sustainable Food Systems, Machine Learning, AI, Digital Agribusiness Management, Agricultural and Food Policy Analysis, International Agricultural Development
Location: Göttingen, Germany
Designation: Entgeltgruppe 13 TV-L/100%
Eligibility/Qualification: PhD in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Data Sciences, Psychology, Statistics, or a related field
Last Date for Apply: December 31, 2023
Job Description:
The Postdoctoral Researchers will conduct research in agricultural and development economics, contributing to the department’s research profile and developing their own research agenda. Key areas of focus include sustainable food systems, machine learning, AI, digital agribusiness management, agricultural and food policy analysis, and international agricultural development.
Your Tasks:
* Development and design of innovative research ideas.
* Contribution to third-party funding proposals and development of personal proposals.
* Data acquisition and research data management.
* Contribution to teaching of the department.
* Empirical analyses of quantitative data using statistical and/or econometric methods.
* Active interaction with researchers across disciplinary boundaries.
* Presentation and publication of research results.
* Supervising bachelor/master students and doctoral researchers.
Your Profile:
* Completed or close to completion PhD in the relevant field.
* Strong analytical skills and experience with quantitative or qualitative research methods.
* Clear long-term research career plan.
* Willingness to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration.
* Excellent command of the English language.
What We Offer:
* A stimulating and supportive research environment.
* Opportunities to develop own research ideas and participate in collaborative projects.
* Excellent networks of national and international research partners.
* Support in personal career development.
How to Apply:
Submit your application as one PDF file via email to direktor.dare@uni-goettingen.de by 31 December 2023. The application package should include a motivation letter, CV with a publication list, one-page research statement, university certificates and transcripts, writing samples, and names/contact details of two academic reference persons.
Contact Information:
For more information, contact Prof. Xiaohua Yu directly via email: xyu@uni-goettingen.de or Tel: 0049 551 39 248886.
Note:
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