Employment Opportunities
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION TITLE: Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Energy Economics, Department of Agricultural Economics
NATURE OF POSITION: Research and Policy Analysis in Energy Economics
DATE AVAILABLE: Immediately
PRINCIPAL DUTIES: This position involves data collection, economic analysis, and energy policy research on a wide ranging set of energy policy issues. Topics will include analysis of various policy alternatives related to biofuels produced from agriculture. It will also encompass analysis of policies to stimulate the production of other domestic liquid fuel alternatives to imported oil. The policy analysis likely will encompass a wide ranging set of energy alternatives, many of which go beyond biofuels such as plug-in electric hybrid vehicles. The selected applicant will be expected to publish, play a leading role in research projects, and obtain external, competitive grant support. This person will be housed in the Department of Agricultural Economics but will establish collaborative relationships with colleagues in the Departments of Agronomy, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and other departments. There will also be opportunities to collaborate with faculty and staff in the Global Trade Analysis Project, http://www.gtap.agecon.purdue.edu, the Purdue Climate Change Research Center http://www.purdue.edu/climate/, the Center for the Environment http://www.purdue.edu/dp/environment/,
and the Energy Center http://www.purdue.edu/dp/energy/ in Purdue’s Discovery Park.
QUALIFICATIONS: The successful applicant will hold a Ph.D. in economics, agricultural, resource, or energy economics, and will have research experience in energy economics and policy analysis. Experience in modeling with MARKAL-ETP and or GTAP is desirable.
SALARY: Commensurate with training and experience.
APPLICATION: Applications and references may be initiated by writing to or emailing:
Wallace Tyner, Department of Agricultural Economics,
403 W. State St., Purdue University,
West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2056.
Email: wtyner@purdue.edu.
A complete application should include a statement describing the applicant’s research interests and experience, and a resume´. Names, addresses, and phone numbers of at least three references who can evaluate the applicant’s qualifications for this position also should be provided.
CLOSING DATE: November 1, 2009, or until an acceptable candidate is found.
Purdue University is an Equal Access/Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION TITLE: Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Energy Economics, Department of Agricultural Economics
NATURE OF POSITION: A position in energy economics with the expectation that the person would also work on related climate change and environment issues – primarily research with opportunities to contribute to the teaching and Extension programs.
DATE AVAILABLE: Immediately
PRINCIPAL DUTIES: The Department of Agricultural Economics is seeking a candidate to enhance its strong reputation in the related areas of energy economics, climate change, biofuels, and renewable energy. The successful candidate will be well trained in theory and analytical/empirical tools applicable to energy and climate change issues. There are strong opportunities for collaboration with biological and physical scientists and engineers across the Purdue campus, and the person will be expected to develop these collaborations. The person will be expected to develop an outstanding disciplinary research program encompassing economic analysis of alternative energy and climate change policies. It is expected that this individual will develop and provide leadership to an internationally recognized program by publishing in academic journals and obtaining extramural support for research activities.
In addition to the research component, the faculty position will also have complementary extension or teaching duties.
QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in energy economics, agricultural economics or related field, and evidence of scholarship in energy economics and climate change. The position requires the ability to communicate orally and in writing and the skill to be an effective teacher when working in public forums or the classroom.
SALARY: Commensurate with training and experience.
APPLICATION: Applications and references may be initiated by writing to or emailing:
Dr. Kenneth A. Foster
Purdue University, Department of Agricultural Economics
403 West State Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2056.
Email: kfoster@purdue.edu
A complete application includes a cover letter, resumé, and a separate statement describing the applicant’s research interests, important research initiatives, and leadership experience. Graduate transcripts and contact information for at least three references should be also provided.
CLOSING DATE: January 15, 2010 or until suitable candidate has been found.
Purdue University is an Equal Access/Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce