Post-Doctoral Fellow - Ag Economics & Rural Sociology (Worosz) jobs in United States
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Auburn University · 1 day ago

Post-Doctoral Fellow - Ag Economics & Rural Sociology (Worosz)

Auburn University is seeking a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology to conduct innovative socioeconomic research. The role involves collecting and analyzing data for an economic model and monitoring team convergence as part of a collaborative project funded by the NSF Growing Convergence program.

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Responsibilities

Collect and analyze data for an economic model that will lead to a decision-support tool for farmers
Monitor and track the growth of convergence among the team members

Qualification

Ph.D. in relevant fieldResearch in agrifood systemsData analysis in ExcelQualitative data analysisQualitative software proficiencyTeam science experienceInterest in agricultureExtensionOutreach products

Required

Earned Ph.D. in agricultural economics, environmental economics, environmental studies, science and technology studies, economic or cultural geography, sociology, or rural sociology
Prior research in agrifood systems studies
Experience working with data in Excel
Valid driver's license
Ability to drive and work independently
Eligibility requirements for work in the United States by the start date
Ability to continue working legally for the proposed term of employment

Preferred

Ability to work with large amounts of qualitative data
Excellent command of qualitative software
Previous involvement in the creation of Extension and outreach products
Interest in agriculture and rural prosperity

Company

Auburn University

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Auburn University is an institute of higher learning that offers undergraduate and graduate courses.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$25.89M
Key Investors
National Safety CouncilDENSO’s North America FoundationNational Institute of Food and Agriculture
2025-06-25Grant· $0.05M
2024-10-30Grant
2024-06-26Grant· $0.89M

Leadership Team

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Kelli Shomaker
Sr. V-P for Business and Administration and CFO
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Katherine Alldredge
Executive Support Specialist to VP Advancement & Chief Operations and Strategy Officer
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