2-Year Postdoctoral Researcher

Louisiana State University; United States; Sur place; USD 60 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Retirement plan

Medical insurance options

Educational leave

Résumé du poste

Louisiana State University invites applications for a 2-year Postdoctoral Researcher position in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness. The role supports data management, analysis, and writing papers under Dr. Raghav Goyal, with mentoring responsibilities and opportunities to present findings at professional conferences.

This grant-funded, non-tenure track appointment runs through July 31, 2028. Start date upon completion of the selection process, with responsibilities spanning research

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Applied/Agricultural Economics, Economics, or related field completed by July 2026; strong theoretical and empirical research skills.
• Ability to communicate research findings effectively through writing and presentations.

Responsabilités

• Assist with data management, analysis, and writing papers.
• Mentor and guide research assistants and team members.
• Attend professional conferences, seminars, and workshops to present findings.
• Report to the Dr. Raghav Goyal, Assistant Professor.

Connaissances

Data analysis

Academic writing

Mentoring

Conference presentation

Formation

Ph.D. in Applied/Agricultural Economics or Economics

Outils

R

Python

SQL

ArcGIS

Supercomputing

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Job Posting Title

2-Year Postdoctoral Researcher Position

Position Type

Other Academic

Department

LSUAG PL1 - DAEA - Crop Production and Marketing Economics (Raghav Goyal (00076849))

Work Location

Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, Martin D. Woodin Hall, Baton Rouge Campus.

Pay Grade

Other Academic

Job Description

(This is a grant-funded, non-tenure track position through July 31, 2028. This is a 2-year, term limited postdoctoral appointment with no expectation of continuation beyond the stated end date)

The Post Doctoral Researcher (2 year) positions primary purpose is to assist the faculty member with data management, analysis, and writing paper; support with mentoring and guiding research assistants and team members; and attend professional conferences, seminars, and workshops to present project findings. This position reports to the Dr. Raghav Goyal, Assistant Professor. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

Ph.D. in Applied/Agricultural Economics, Economics, or related field completed by July 2026; candidate must contain strong theoretical and empirical research skills; candidate must have the ability to communicate research findings effectively through writing and presentations; evidence of research interest in at least one of the following areas: international and domestic agricultural trade, climate impacts, and supply chain resilience.

Desired Qualifications

Candidate should have familiarity with the large-scale economic, trade, or geospatial datasets (e.g., agricultural production, transportation, or international trade data). Experience working with applied econometric methods for panel data analysis, gravity models, or causal inference approaches is a significant plus, have a strong background in applied econometrics, statistical modeling, and experience with high-dimensional data analysis; proficiency in R and/or Python for data processing and econometric analysis, and SQL for database management and querying; experience with supercomputing systems for large-scale data processing and computational modeling and ArcGIS.

Salary and Benefits

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Current benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year, typically includes a week off at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Date Available

Upon completion of the selection process.

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026 or until a suitable candidate is identified.

Additional Position Information

• Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
• Benefits - The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.
• Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Posting Date

March 17, 2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled if No Date Specified

About the LSU Agricultural Center

The LSU AgCenter, is one of eight campuses within the broader LSU enterprise (LSU System). The LSU AgCenter includes the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, which conducts agricultural-based research, and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, which extends the knowledge derived from research to the people of the state. The AgCenter is headquartered in Baton Rouge and has 12 “on campus” academic departments and five regions which are made up of 15 branch research stations and an extension office in each parish.

For more information, visit the AgCenter’s website at www.lsuagcenter.com.

The LSU Agricultural Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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