JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2016 - January 31, 2017
International Food Policy Research Institute
Position Title/Short Description
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: WASHINGTON, District of Columbia, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
D4 -- Market Structure, Pricing, and Design
O1 -- Economic Development
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Full Text of JOE Listing:
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a qualified candidate to serve as an Associate Research Fellow for a two-year, fixed term, renewable appointment for its Markets, Trade and Institutions Division.
The Associate Research Fellow will conduct research on issues related to income diversification of rural households, value chain analysis, poverty maps, vertical and horizontal integration in agricultural markets and modern value chains. The Fellow will work on empirical micro econometric modeling, and value chain analysis.
Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Economics, Agricultural Economics, or related field; significant applied econometric skills, experience in state of the art value chain analysis, experience of empirical policy-relevant research on agricultural markets in developing countries; strong capabilities in quantitative analysis and ability to use economic theory in innovative and policy relevant ways; experience in collecting and analyzing primary survey data; excellent communication skills in written & spoken English. Goal-oriented and creative team player, possessing excellent knowledge econometric techniques related to market analysis. Work experience in Africa or Asia is highly preferred.
If you will be attending the 2017 ASSA/AEA meeting in Chicago, kindly indicate this on your cover letter. We will inform applicants of their status as soon as the Search Committee reviews applications.
Application Requirements:
- External Application Link
- Letters of Reference Instructions Below
Reference Instructions:
Applications should be submitted by following the instructions below:
Go to www.ifpri.org . Click on “Jobs” and “Research Positions” to link you to Position # 16-104 – Associate Research Fellow, MTID Please complete on-line application and indicate on your cover letter if you plan to attend the 2017 AEA annual conference in Chicago.
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