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Post-Doctoral Fellow - Agri Economics & Rural Sociology
Auburn University at Auburn
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Posted: 21-Mar-25
Location: Auburn, Alabama
Internal Number: 51564
Job Description:
The Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology at Auburn University is accepting applications for a postdoctoral fellowship. The anticipated start date will be May 2025 for an initial period of 14 months with a possibility of extension to one or more years, depending on performance and funding availability. This is a benefit-eligible, non-tenure track position.
We seek an enthusiastic and motivated postdoctoral fellow/research associate to conduct innovative social science research at the Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology at Auburn University. The focus of the work will be conducting survey research on various issues, including but not limited to rural and farm quality of life and farm and business management decision-making, and working with existing data sets on agriculture, forestry, and rural industries regarding the challenges and opportunities for rural Alabama. The individual selected for this position will work directly with Dr. Russell (Auburn University) and Dr. Taylor (Auburn University) on USDA funded research.
The University: Auburn University is an R1 land-grant institution organized into twelve academic colleges and schools. Auburn is ranked 40th among public universities in the U.S. News and World 2021 Report. For 2020, 24,505 undergraduates as well as 6,232 graduate and professional students were enrolled. The University is nationally recognized for its academic excellence, commitments to community engagement, positive work environment, flourishing student life programs, and beautiful campus. To learn more about the University, please visit: www.auburn.edu.
The Department: The multidisciplinary department has 14 faculty members who are agricultural economists in various fields and 3 rural sociologists. This includes a mix of research, teaching, and extension appointments to achieve the department's mission in conjunction with other university departments, industry, and organizations. With retirements, the department hired 5 new tenure-track faculty in the past 3 years. Faculty and students publish in top journals in their respective disciplines. The Department has excellent facilities, an experimental economics laboratory, over 180 undergraduate students and about 30 MS and PhD students. A department facilities video can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33zsIh31r40
The Community: Auburn is recognized as one of America's best small towns with a moderate climate and easy access to major cities, beaches, and mountains. The city is situated along the rapidly developing I-85 Atlanta, Georgia, and Montgomery, Alabama corridor. The combined Auburn-Opelika Metropolitan Statistical Area boasts a growing population of over 160,000. The City of Auburn grew 43% in the past decade and is known for an excellent public school system and a local medical center acknowledged as among the best in the region. The City of Auburn website has information on the community and services that can be accessed at: https://www.auburnalabama.org/.
Auburn University is an EEO/Vet/Disability Employer
About Auburn University at Auburn
Auburn University is dedicated to improving the lives and shaping the future of the people of Alabama, the nation, and the world through forward-thinking education, life-enhancing research and scholarship, and selfless service.With generous benefits and opportunities, you have every reason to work here!
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