SENIOR APPLIED RESEARCH ECONOMIST

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance models used for policy analysis with specific emphasis on regional (sub-national) financial outcomes.
• Create and improve state-level farm income models and regional models of agricultural lending portfolios.
• Develop new tools for market and policy analysis.
• Engage with stakeholders, farm and rural finance experts, and researchers to monitor market and policy developments.
• Prepare reports and publications for academic and applied outlets.
• Present findings to a wide range of audiences, including policymakers and producers.
• Lead large research projects and contribute to RaFF’s visibility at the national level.
• Pursue opportunities to seek external funding to support new lines of research.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
• PhD in Agricultural Economics, Applied Economics, Economics, or related field with 2+ years of post-PhD experience; OR Master’s degree with 5+ years of post-MS experience; OR Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of U.S. agricultural practices, markets, and policies.
• Familiarity with structural economic models, partial equilibrium models, and econometrics.
• Willingness to lead collaborative projects.
• Proficiency with R and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience mentoring graduate students and/or postdoctoral fellows.
• Strong communication skills in English with experience in written and oral communication across audiences.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
• PhD in Agricultural Economics, Applied Economics, Economics, or related field with 2+ years of post-PhD experience; OR Master’s degree with 5+ years of post-MS experience; OR Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of U.S. agricultural practices, markets, and policies.
• Familiarity with structural economic models, partial equilibrium models, and econometrics.
• Experience collaborating with colleagues.
• Analytical skills.
• Quality of peer-reviewed publications or policy reports.
• Effective communication.

Pay

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $75,000-$125,000/year.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Benefits

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.