Post Doctoral Associate

University of Maryland • College Park, MD

18h • $65,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of Maryland seeks a postdoctoral associate. Located just outside Washington, D.C., the department is part of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and has financial and programmatic ties to the Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station and University of Maryland Extension. It offers an internationally recognized graduate program in agricultural, resource, and environmental economics, with research strengths in production economics, sustainable agriculture, and international development, as well as agricultural, environmental, and natural resource economics. The department provides office, data laboratory, library, computer, and operating support for research.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with optimization, simulation, and/or spatial analysis.
• Interest in integrating ecological and economic systems in applied research.
• Strong writing skills and interest in producing peer-reviewed publications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently while contributing to a collaborative research environment.
• Interest in stakeholder engagement, outreach, and decision support.
• Experience or strong interest in invasive species, biosecurity, conservation, or related environmental management challenges is especially desirable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed