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Work type:Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Agriculture And Nat Resources
Department: Horticulture Anr 10002410
Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location:East Lansing
Categories:Research/Scientific, Fixed Term Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union

The Horticulture Marketing and Economics group at Michigan State University is seeking a postdoctoral research associate for a 1-year position in the areas of marketing and bioeconomic modelling to work as part of a multidisciplinary research group. The successful candidate will assume the responsibility of independently designing and developing a user-centric web-based prognostic platform while implementing an advanced bioeconomic model. The model will aim to optimize resource utilization by incorporating environmental control variables, technical production factors, and market responses across diverse production settings and crop varieties. This position is available for a one-year term, contingent upon a mid-year performance review, and does not offer the possibility of extension.

Applicants are required to have completed requirements for a Ph.D. in economics and possess expertise in bioeconomic modeling, consumer behavior analysis, and statistical/computational modeling, or related field. A comprehensive understanding of bioeconomic models and their application to indoor agriculture is essential, and familiarity with horticulture would be advantageous. Proficiency in data analytics and programming, particularly in R, is mandatory, while knowledge of Python and Artificial Intelligence methods is considered beneficial. Candidates should exhibit exceptional analytical and creative thinking skills, as well as a solid background in econometrics and economic modeling.

Key responsibilities of this role include:

• Developing an optimization model for indoor agriculture that incorporates environmental control parameters, technical production factors, and market preferences for crop attributes.
• Creating statistical and computational methodologies to effectively implement these models within a user-centric web-based prognostic platform.
• Documenting and publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journal papers.
• Assisting in the supervision of graduate students and contributing to the teaching of graduate-level courses

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Doctorate -Economics

Appropriate qualifications and research training relevant to the duties, including completion of a PhD in economics with demonstrated expertise in econometrics and computational methodologies.

• Knowledge of optimization models and their role in indoor agriculture.
• Experience in computer programming, particularly R.
• A strong record of research achievement and publication, relative to opportunity.
• Ability to communicate research outcomes and research ideas.
• Ability to take initiative and independently develop research proposals.

08/14/2023

HRT.msu.edu

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Advertised:Jul 27, 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:Jul 27, 2025 Eastern Daylight Time