To be considered for an interview at ASSA, sending materials for receipt by December 15 is strong encouraged. An equal opportunity employer. The ERS has an opening for a regional economist to work on the spatial distribution of business activity and the impact Federal programs and policies have on firm location and operational decisions. Candidate is responsible for planning and conducting economic research, both alone and as a team member, on a wide range of issues dealing with rural nonfarm business and industry and the sector's role in regional economic development. Requirements include a Ph.D. or equivalent in economics or agricultural economics by the start of employment, strong research and communications skills, and U.S. citizenship.
Salary commensurate with qualifications.
Submit cover letter, vita, names of references, transcripts and a copy of a research paper. To be considered for an interview at ASSA, sending materials for receipt by December 15 is strong encouraged. An equal opportunity employer. Food Manufacturing Opening for an economist to conduct applied research on the industrial organization of the food system, focusing on understanding causes and effects of food sector restructuring. Of particular interest is the role of final consumer demand in driving changes in the organization of the sector, including the fast food market.