About the role
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