Remote Agricultural Economist: Data-Driven Market Insights

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent health benefits

Generous retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Agricultural Economist for a fully remote role. You will conduct economic research on agricultural markets, develop econometric models, and assess policy impacts to guide decision-makers.

The ideal candidate has a PhD or Master’s in Agricultural Economics with at least 5 years of experience and strong skills in Stata, R, and EViews. Remote position with international collaboration and policy-focused outputs.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s in Agricultural Economics, Economics or related quantitative field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in agricultural economic research or analysis.
• Strong quantitative methods and statistical modeling knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct economic research on agricultural production, markets, trade and policy.
• Develop econometric models to analyze data and forecast trends.
• Evaluate economic impact of agricultural policies and investments.
• Analyze commodity markets, supply, demand, pricing and trade dynamics.
• Assess financial performance and viability of agricultural enterprises.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, briefs and research papers for diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with researchers and stakeholders to integrate findings.
• Advise government agencies, industry groups and private clients.

Skills

Econometrics

Statistical Modeling

Stata

R

EViews

Data Visualization

Independent Research

Education

PhD in Agricultural Economics

Master’s in Agricultural Economics

Tools

Stata

R

EViews

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Agricultural Economist for a fully remote role. You will conduct economic research on agricultural markets, develop econometric models, and assess policy impacts to guide decision-makers.

The ideal candidate has a PhD or Master’s in Agricultural Economics with at least 5 years of experience and strong skills in Stata, R, and EViews. Remote position with international collaboration and policy-focused outputs.