Research Assistant Professor in Global Economic Analysis

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

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 impacts and mitigation, land use, nutrition, food waste, 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. 

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 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 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

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 2023 QS World University Rankings. The College is deeply committed to the three land-grant missions (teaching, research, and extension), to international activities and perspectives that span all missions, and to excellence in all we do. The College has 11 academic departments and includes 302 faculty, 2823 undergraduate students, and 689 graduate students. The College’s current strategic plan can be accessed at https://ag.purdue.edu/about/strategic-plan.html .

Applying for this position is a two-step process.

• Candidates must submit materials to https://econjobmarket.org/positions/9635
• Candidates must provide their name and upload their CV at: : https://careers.purdue.edu/job-invite/27280/

Your application to EJM.org must include a short statement describing research, teaching and outreach/policy interests, graduate transcripts, a writing sample, contact information for three references, and curriculum vitae. Purdue University, the College of Agriculture, and the Department of Agricultural Economics are committed to free and open inquiry in all matters. Candidates are encouraged to address in their cover letter how they are prepared to contribute to a climate that values free inquiry and academic freedom. Screening of applicants will begin October 1, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. A background check is required for employment in this position.

For further information:  [email protected] and 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 veterans are encouraged to apply.