Research Associate
Position Overview
The Department of Agribusiness, Applied Economics and Agriscience Education at North Carolina A&T State University is seeking candidates for a 12-month, non-teaching faculty position of Research Associate with a track record of work on social sciences issues relating to agriculture (in general), food, and rural/urban communities. Prospective candidates are expected to provide knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods with applications of local and regional food systems and to provide analytic expertise to expand the Department’s research portfolio. This position is to provide support in the L. C. Cooper International Trade Center within the department.
Minimum Requirements
- M.S. in Agricultural Economics, Economics or M.S. in Business Administration with concentration in Marketing or Management, Agribusiness or a closely related field with emphasis in Agribusiness, International Trade and Rural Development Policy
- A minimum of three years of research experience
- Communicate effectively to work cooperatively with other professional staff, agencies, and clientele groups
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
- Ability to deliver computer technology to targeted rural communities and maintain computer Internet Web sites linking small farmers, small-to-medium sized businesses and community leaders to available economic development information
- Knowledge in the use of statistical software such as SAS, R, Python, and SPSS
- Experience in coordinating network opportunities, visits, and meetings; scheduling and facilitating workshops for training small farmers and small-to-medium sized businesses in marketing and business development; and helping entrepreneurs with packaging loan applications and recommending to funding agencies
- Possessing knowledge of markets for specific products in North Carolina, the United States, and outside the country as well as knowledge on various import/export regulations and cultures of trading partners is an advantage
Special Instructions to Applicant
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.
Employee Benefits
- Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
- Community Service Leave
- Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
- NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
- Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Campus Recreation Center Discount
- University Bookstore Discount
- and more
Position Information
- Working Title: Research Associate
- Position Number: 009261
- Recruitment Salary Range: $47,500 - $65,000
- FLSA: Exempt
- Appointment Type: Time Limited - Full-time
- Tenure Track: No
- FTE: 40 hours/week, 12 months
- If Time Limited, Appointment Length: 09/30/2015
- Organizational Division: Agribusiness, App.Econ. & Agricsc.Ed
- Organizational Location: College of Ag & Environ Sciences
- Organizational Unit: Agribusiness, App.Econ. & Agricsc.Ed
Posting Detail Information
- Posting Number: EPA2509
- Open Date: 02/27/2025
- Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled:
- Open Until Filled: Yes
- Date Position Available: 5/1/2025
- Special Instructions to Applicant:
- Quick Link: https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/35715