University of Minnesota

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The Department of Applied Economics at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities campus has a two-year Postdoctoral Associate position in Development Economics and/or Environmental and Natural Resource Economics that could lead to a tenure-track assistant professor position in the department. Applicants with backgrounds that are under-represented in the economics profession will be given priority for this position.

Responsibilities
• Publish research in peer-reviewed journals.
• Develop new research manuscripts to submit for publication.
• Annually teach one full or two half-semester courses in Development Economics or Environmental and Natural Resource Economics.
• Contribute to faculty governance in the department by helping with departmental service.
Required Qualifications
• Ph.D. in agricultural economics, applied economics, business, economics, public policy, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing and promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, including the ability to work respectfully and effectively with individuals with diverse identities and underrepresented groups.
• Evidence of potential to develop an outstanding record of scholarly research in development economics or environmental and natural resource economics.
• Compelling written and oral communication skills for professional and nonprofessional audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
• Strong publication record in development economics or environmental and natural resource economics.
• Evidence of potential to initiate and sustain extramurally funded research.
• Evidence of potential for excellence in graduate and undergraduate teaching and leadership in academic programs.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a 12-month appointment, with the possibility of converting to a nine-month, tenure-track faculty position after completion. Benefits include employee health, dental, and faculty life/disability insurance.

The application deadline is November 30, 2022. Applications for the President’s and Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Programs must be submitted via online at: https://ppfp.ucop.edu/.

For instructions on how to apply (particularly the mentor letter), visit:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Capi7CeAia9PZVUA1azL_P6LpD821MuZ/view

Please review the application requirements PDF before beginning the online application:
https://ppfp.ucop.edu/info/documents/application-required-contents-2022-23.pdf

The application should include (in a PDF document):
• Thesis abstract – one page
• Research proposal – 700 to 1,000 words (not including references)
• Education and Background Statement – 500 to 700 words describing your personal background and contributions to diversity and equal opportunity through your academic career
• Curriculum Vitae
• Writing sample – sample publication or unpublished paper.

For information on the President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program at the University of Minnesota, College of Food, Agricultural, and Natural Resource Sciences please visit: https://cfans.umn.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/programs-initiatives/ppfp.