JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

February 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025

The International Food Policy Research Institute

Markets, Trade, and Institutions
Associate Research Fellow

JOE ID Number: 2025-01_111475580
Date Posted: 02/01/2025
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Associate Research Fellow
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: 00 -- 00 - Default: Any Field
Keywords:
economics, food security, nutrition, migration
Salary Range: The expected salary ranges for this job requisition are between $85,600- $107,000. In determining your salary, we will consider your experience and other job-related factors.
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Markets, Trade, and Institutions Unit of the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a qualified candidate to serve as Associate Research Fellow. This is a 2-year exempt, renewable position based in Washington, DC.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in applied economics and be interested in contributing to evidence on policies that will help drive inclusive economic growth for farmers, traders and firms along food value chains and build resilience to shocks. The selected candidate will work on multiple ongoing development projects in Central America, conducting research on migration, food security and nutrition, agricultural markets, and rural development. The successful candidate will design and conduct research that includes analysis of primary and secondary data. The job will also require overseeing and managing data collection and research projects, coordinating with research support staff, and outreach and capacity strengthening activities. The position involves frequent travel to Central America.

Please note that Associate Research Fellow appointments at IFPRI have a maximum term of three (3) years, inclusive of any approved appointment extensions.

For the full job description and qualifications, please visit our website: https://phf.tbe.taleo.net/phf04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=IFPRI&cws=43&rid=3567

To apply for the role, please apply using the link provided above.

Application Requirements:
  • External Application URL and Instructions Below
Application deadline: 02/28/2025
Application Instructions:
Please complete the online application and provide a complete resume. Cover letter accompanying the application should describe the candidate’s interest and any experience and include 3 references. For more information about IFPRI, please visit our websites at www.ifpri.org.