This is a part-time or temporary non-benefited position.
Description & Details:
The Agricultural Risk Policy Center (ARPC) at North Dakota State University invites applications for a part-time, fixed-term Visiting Research Fellow position. The fellowship is designed for advanced doctoral students and recent PhD graduates with research interests in agricultural policy, risk management, market analysis, international trade, supply chains, and applied quantitative research. The appointment is based in Fargo, North Dakota, and fellows are expected to work in residence at ARPC for the duration of the appointment.
This position provides an opportunity to join an active applied research environment and to contribute to policy-relevant research in areas such as agricultural risk policy, farm safety net programs, market disruptions, trade, export competitiveness, and data-driven analysis for agriculture in collaboration with ARPC faculty. Fellows will participate in ongoing research activities, advance an independent or collaborative research agenda, and contribute to research products such as working papers, manuscripts, policy briefs, presentations, and related outputs.
The appointment is up to 20 hours per week, with competitive compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience. The initial term of appointment will be determined based on program needs, funding availability, and candidate fit, with a preferred start date as negotiated.
ARPC seeks candidates whose research aligns with one or more of the following areas: agricultural policy, risk and insurance, trade, markets, food systems, applied econometrics, spatial analysis, market structure, or data-intensive empirical research.
Work Schedule:
The position is part-time, with an expected workload of up to 20 hours per week. The appointment is for a fixed term and requires the fellow to be in residence in Fargo, North Dakota.
Advertised Pay:
Compensation will be competitive and based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Be an advanced PhD student in agricultural economics, applied economics, economics, or a closely related field; or
- Have completed a PhD in agricultural economics, applied economics, economics, or a closely related field, preferably within the last two to three years.
Applicants must also demonstrate:
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong quantitative training.
- Experience with applied empirical research.
- Proficiency working with large datasets.
- Coding skills in one or more programming languages commonly used for empirical research, such as Python, R, Stata, or similar.
- Authorization to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Evidence of an active research agenda or strong publication potential in agricultural policy, market analysis, risk, and trade.
- Experience with applied microeconometrics, policy analysis, market analysis, trade, risk, or related areas.
- Familiarity with reproducible research workflows and data documentation.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research team.
- Interest in producing research outputs that are useful to academic, applied, and policy audiences.
To Apply - Applications must include the following materials:
- Cover letter.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Statement of research interests and how they align with ARPC.
- One research paper, dissertation chapter, or job market paper.
- Names and contact information for three professional references.
Employment Eligibility:
NDSU determines employment eligibility through the E-Verify system: What is E-Verify? New employees to NDSU must present specific identification to determine their employment eligibility no later than their first day of work. To view the identification required, please see the List of Acceptable Documents. You will be required to have one item from List A OR one item from List B and List C.
About Us:
North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.
NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.
NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.
NDSU is committed to fostering a community where differences are recognized as strengths. Rooted in our land-grant mission, we work together to meet the needs of North Dakota and its communities through education, research and outreach.
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As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.
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