Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Economics of Climate-Smart Agriculture

Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Economics of Climate-Smart Agriculture

Primary Purpose: The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (Canada) is accepting applications for a three-year Postdoctoral Fellow position. The successful candidate will work full-time across two projects focused on contributing to climate-smart agriculture in Canada by promoting the adoption of climate-smart pulse crops and nitrogen-efficient wheat.

Nature of Work: This research contributes to two pan-Canadian projects focused on the promotion of climate-smart agriculture: ACTIVATing genomics to accelerate climate-smart crop delivery, and Pea Climate-Efficient: Developing climate-resilient, low carbon footprint field pea as a preferred rotation crop through inter-disciplinary integration of genomic technologies. Under the co-supervision of Dr. Nicholas Tyack (Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics) and Dr. Yang Yang (Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy), the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with an interdisciplinary research team from multiple domestic and international institutions, co-author peer-reviewed publications, and participate in professional conferences.

Accountabilities:The Post-Doctoral Fellow’s duties will involve assisting and carrying out research within the two projects described above, including activities such as: identifying producer constraints to adoption of climate-smart crop rotations; modeling the climate benefits of climate-efficient pea adoption; developing a GHG emission calculator for climate-smart crop rotation; and assessing consumer preferences for climate-smart food products and/or novel traits in pea products.

Education: Applicants are expected to hold a PhD in Agricultural Economics, Economics, or a similar field (or have obtained one by fall 2024).

Licenses: A valid driver’s license is a potential asset, but not required.

Experience: A background in agricultural and environmental economics and policy and previous experience with developing metrics of climate efficiency, discrete choice experiments, use of crop models such as DNDC or DayCent, farmer surveys, and/or economic analysis of consumer acceptance of products with novel traits is desired.

Skills: Skills in dynamic modeling, carrying out producer surveys, whole-farm GHG modeling, survey design, measuring GHG emission measurement/modeling in crops, and discrete choice experiments are considered an asset.

To Apply:
Located in the vibrant city of Saskatoon in the land of the living sky, the USask is home to world-leading research of global importance. The University of Saskatchewan embraces equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks applicants who can contribute to a welcoming, engaging environment for students and researchers of all genders, races, abilities, and backgrounds. The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics is a collegial and supportive work environment dedicated to the advancement and application of knowledge through academic excellence.

Applications will be accepted until November 30th, 2023 and will be reviewed by the Search Committee starting December 1, 2023. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews, which will take place in January 2024. While the start date is flexible, preference will be given to candidates who can begin in the fall of 2024.

To apply, please upload the following information:

• Cover Letter (1 page max)
• Job Market Paper
• Academic CV
• Copy of academic transcripts
• Contact information for three referees

Department: Agricultural & Resource Economics
Status: Term
Employment Group: Post-Doctoral Fellows - PSAC
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary Information: The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Posted Date: 10/23/2023
Closing Date: Until Filled
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location:On Campus

The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.