Assistant Research Economist AF7744

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

John Schoenman, john.schoeneman@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$75000 - $85000

Commensurate with education and experience

Priority Application Date

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by 2026-11-13 to ensure full consideration.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Submit CV and cover letter

About this Position

The Research Economist will contribute a portfolio of applied research. The research program proceeds in two phases. In the first phase (Sep - Feb 2027), the research teams will complete county-level network analyses of agricultural water usage and an assessment of food system resilience following COVID-19. In the second phase (March 2027 to February 2029), the research team will undertake a series of studies examining county-level agricultural trade patterns, leveraging the U.S. Census Bureau's Longitudinal Firm Trade Transactions Database (LFTTD) and the Plant-Level Export Transactions (PLEXT) data built from it to investigate topics including but not limited to food miles, regional trade flows, and other dimensions of agricultural commerce.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D./Ed.D.

  Economics, Public Policy, or related field.

  (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

• At least 3 years of experience in policy research, analysis, or related roles.

Additional post-secondary education beyond requirements may substitute for years of required experience.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

• Demonstrated expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methods.

• Strong analytical skills, including proficiency in data analysis and interpretation.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D./Ed.D.

  PhD in Agricultural Economics

• At least 5 years of experience in policy research, analysis, or related roles.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

• Track record of publications or presentations on agricultural economics

• Leadership experience, including project management and team coordination