[AgMIP] Research Assistant Professor in Global Economic Analysis - Purdue University, Center for Global Trade Analysis (GTAP)

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The Department of Agricultural Economics at Purdue University would like to announce the following position:




DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS

Research Assistant Professor in Global Economic Analysis

Date Available: January - August 2016

Title: Research Assistant Professor, Center for Global Trade Analysis. Research faculty hold non-tenure track faculty appointments.

Principle Duties: The Center for Global Trade Analysis maintains an active research program in global economic issues including topics ranging from agricultural trade, to energy policy, climate change mitigation, land use, international migration, and poverty analysis. As a member of the Center, this individual will develop an internationally recognized research program in global economic analysis in conjunction with the Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP). S/he will be expected to publish, supervise graduate students, and lead international research projects, as well as contribute to the ongoing development of the GTAP data base and teach in the Center's instructional program. S/he will also be expected to seek and obtain external competitive grant support.

Qualifications: The successful applicant will hold a Ph.D. in economics, agricultural, or environmental economics, and will have substantial research experience in global economic analysis - including a solid foundation in applied general equilibrium modeling of policy issues and experience working with large-dimensioned, global economic data sets.

Salary and Benefits: Salary is competitive and commensurate with education, training and professional experience, and an excellent fringe benefit package that includes retirement program, medical, and life and disability insurance.

The Center: The Center for Global Trade Analysis, housed in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Purdue University, is the home of the Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP), a global network of researchers and policy makers conducting quantitative analysis of international policy issues. For more information on the Center's activities, visit: www.gtap.agecon.purdue.edu<http://www.gtap.agecon.purdue.edu>

The College: The Department is an integral part of the College of Agriculture, one of the world's leading colleges of agricultural, food, life, and natural resource sciences and ranked number 5 globally in the 2015 QS World University Rankings. The College is deeply committed to the three land-grant missions (learning, discovery, and engagement), to international activities and perspectives that span all missions, and to supporting a diverse and inclusive environment focused on excellence in all we do. The College has 11 academic departments and includes 325 faculty, 2700 undergraduate students, and 677 graduate students. The College's strategic plan can be accessed at https://www2.ag.purdue.edu/Pages/strategicplan.aspx.

Application Procedure: Your application to Search Coordinator, Wendy Kincaid wkincaid at purdue.edu<mailto:wkincaid at purdue.edu> must include a short statement describing research, teaching and Extension interests, graduate transcripts, a writing sample, contact information for three references, and curriculum vitae. Please label your pdf application files using this naming convention: LastName:Application Letter, LastName:Statement, LastName:CV, etc. Screening of applicants will begin December 1, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled. A background check is required for employment in this position.

For further information: https://ag.purdue.edu/agecon/Pages/Job-Opportunities.aspx

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.




Wendy Kincaid
Operations Coordinator
Purdue University | Center for Global Trade Analysis
403 West State Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2056
United States

http://www.gtap.agecon.purdue.edu<http://www.gtap.agecon.purdue.edu/>
wkincaid at purdue.edu<mailto:wkincaid at purdue.edu>
P: 765-494-4267
F: 765-496-1224

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