Professional Research Associate, Agricultural and Resource Economics

University of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; Ibrido; CAD 60.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of Saskatchewan invites applications for a Professional Research Associate in Agricultural and Resource Economics. The Fellow will conduct independent, rigorous applied economic research on agricultural policy questions and translate findings into policy briefs and presentations.

You will manage about four research projects annually, collaborate with faculty and graduate students, and liaise with producer organizations and government representatives to ensure the work informs

Competenze

• Master's degree in agricultural economics, economics, public policy, or related field.
• Experience conducting applied economic or policy research.
• Experience with agricultural policy, farm management, trade, or environmental policy is an asset.
• Ability to communicate research to policy and industry audiences.

Mansioni

• Conduct approximately four research projects each year, producing a policy brief and a longer article for each.
• Prepare research outputs for public release and contribute to presentations and publications.
• Plan and convene an annual policy workshop or roundtable for producer organizations and stakeholders.
• Maintain contact with producer organizations and attend relevant meetings to keep the research agenda aligned with policy issues.

Conoscenze

Applied research

Quantitative analysis

Economic modelling

Policy briefs

Communication skills

Independent work

Project management

Stakeholder liaison

Formazione

Master's degree in agricultural economics, economics, public policy, or related field

Doctoral degree in a relevant discipline (asset)

Descrizione del lavoro

Professional Research Associate, Agricultural and Resource Economics

The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics is home to expertise in agricultural policy, environmental economics, and farm management. Faculty work closely with governments, producer organizations, and industry partners. The Research Fellow will draw on this research community, graduate student expertise, and departmental infrastructure to produce timely economic research and policy analysis for Saskatchewan crop producer organizations.

Primary Purpose: To conduct independent, rigorous, and timely applied economic research on agricultural policy questions identified by an advisory committee. The Fellow will translate this research into clear policy briefs, presentations, and other public outputs that support evidence-based advocacy and decision‑making by Saskatchewan crop producer organizations.

Nature of Work: The Research Fellow will report to the Head of the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics and will receive day‑to‑day supervision from faculty within the department. The fellow will be responsible for conducting approximately four research projects each year, with each project resulting in a policy brief and a longer article. The fellow will work on these projecrts with faculty, and graduate students. The projects will also involve liaising with producer organizations, government representatives, and other policy stakeholders.

The work requires advanced training in agricultural economics, including econometrics, policy analysis, and economic modelling. The fellow will also need a keen understanding of the western Canadian agricultural industry.

Occasional travel within Saskatchewan and elsewhere may be required for meetings, workshops, and presentations.

Typical Duties or Accountabilities:

• Produce approximately four policy briefs each year on topics selected by the advisory committee, working with faculty who have relevant subject‑matter expertise.
• Conduct applied economic analysis using appropriate methods, which may include econometric analysis, literature reviews, economic modelling, and farm‑level cost‑benefit analysis.
• Prepare research outputs for public release and contribute to presentations and publications with collaborating faculty.
• Plan and convene an annual policy workshop or roundtable for producer organizations, faculty, and other policy stakeholders.
• Maintain regular contact with participating producer organizations and attend relevant meetings so the research agenda remains responsive to current and anticipated policy issues.
• Provide briefings and presentations that explain research methods, findings, limitations, and implications to varied audiences.
• Prepare a short annual report summarizing completed work and progress against the approved research agenda.

Education: A master's degree in agricultural economics, economics, public policy, or a closely related discipline is required. A doctoral degree in a relevant discipline is an asset.

Experience: Experience conducting applied economic or policy research is required. Experience with agricultural policy, farm management, trade, business risk management, environmental policy, or input regulation is an asset. Experience managing research projects, working with stakeholder or advisory groups, and communicating research to policy and industry audiences is also an asset.

Skills:

• Strong applied research skills, including the ability to frame policy questions, select appropriate methods, assess evidence, and explain the limits of an analysis.
• Proficiency in quantitative analysis and economic modelling, with the ability to work with relevant statistical or analytical software.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to prepare concise policy briefs and present technical findings to non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently, manage concurrent projects and deadlines, and collaborate effectively with faculty, producer organizations, government representatives, and other stakeholders.
• Sound judgment, discretion, initiative, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.

Department: Agricultural and Resource Economics
Supervisor Job Title: Associate Professor and Canadian Canola Growers Association Chair in Agricultural Policy
Status: Term
Employment Group: Research Associates - PSAC
Rate of Pay: Current rates of pay
Posted Date: 10/8/2026
Closing Date: 11/5/2026
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location:On Campus

#LI-DNI

The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity‑deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action.

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 deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the 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 provides an accessible and inclusive workplace. Should you require support through any stage of the recruitment process, contact us for assistance.