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Q0 Environmental & Natural Resource Economics

Tenure track Assistant Professor in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics. The person hired for this position will expand the University's environment-related research, outreach and education agenda to include the economic dimensions of such topics as climate change, energy use, and land use change. The position will be in the Department of Agricultural Economics, one of the largest and most distinguished departments of agricultural and applied economics in the US. The department maintains a diverse portfolio of activities with strong research programs in international trade, development, agricultural and energy policy, production agriculture and agribusiness. The successful applicant will develop an internationally recognized research program. S/he will be expected to publish and lead research projects, obtain external, competitive grant support, and work with graduate students. While the primary thrust of this position is in the research area, involvement in resident teaching activities, advising and outreach to local, state or national audiences is expected. Purdue University has recently established three research centers on campus of relevance to this position: the Purdue Climate Change Research Center (www.purdue.edu/climate), the Center for the Environment (www.discoverypark.purdue.edu/wps/portal/Environment), and the Purdue Energy Center (www.discoverypark.purdue.edu/wps/portal/Energy). The successful candidate will be expected to build collaborative relationships with one or more of these centers, as well as with other departments on campus. The candidate must have a Ph.D. in economics, environmental economics, agricultural economics or a related field. Demonstrated ability in economic theory and quantitative methods is expected, with evidence of applied research related to the environment, which may include applications of organizational economics, contract theory, experimental economics and mechanism design as they relate to the environment. The candidate should have a demonstrated interest in interdisciplinary work. The position requires the ability to communicate orally and in writing and the skill to be an effective teacher when working in public forums or the classroom. A complete application should include a statement describing research interests and inter-disciplinary experience, graduate transcripts and a resumé. Contact information for at least three references should be also provided. Write to Dr. Sarahelen Thompson, Head, Department of Agricultural Economics, 403 West State St., Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2056. Position available as of January 2008. Screening of applicants will begin September 1, 2007 and will continue until the position has been filled. Purdue University is an Equal Access/Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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