JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2021 - January 31, 2022

UC ANR

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Agriculture and Natural Resources
Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center
CE Project Scientist UC Berkeley Food Institute

JOE ID Number: 2021-02_111467376
Date Posted: 09/08/2021
Date Inactive: 01/31/2022
Position Title/Short Description
Title: CE Project Scientist UC Berkeley Food Institute
Section: US: Other Academic (Visiting or Temporary)
Location: Parlier, California, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: Q -- Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics
Full Text of JOE Listing:

UC ANR is hiring CE Project Scientist, Berkeley Food Institute. The position will be located in Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center.

The position will conduct an extension-based applied research program addressing policy and economic barriers, motivations, and opportunities that influence agricultural producers’ transition to economically viable, environmentally sustainable, regenerative, and equitable practices. The Project Scientist will work to develop effective ways to meet the needs of producers and help them overcome economic and policy-related challenges.

Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. in relevant field, including community and economic development, agricultural economics, political economy, development economics, or food/agriculture policy.
At least two years of experience working professionally in extension and/or applied research or policy in the agriculture and/or food or agriculture secto.

The salary for the position is $65,700 to $93,100 annually. Assistant Project Scientist position is a non-career track position.  The position is a two-year renewable term appointment (up to 4 years total) with a merit cycle every two years. 

Please visit: https://recruit.ucanr.edu/

Closing Date: To assure full consideration, completed packets must be received by October 12, 2021.

Application Requirements:
  • External Application Link
Application deadline: 11/01/2021