The Division of Applied Social Sciences (DASS) seeks applications for a nine-month Assistant Research Professor position to support research efforts with the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) and the MU Water Center. This is a non-tenure track, 9 month appointment position.

FAPRI has extensive experience examining issues related to agricultural markets and policies and the MU Water Center has expertise in issues ranging from hydrology to the environmental consequences of alternative water management policies. The successful candidate for this position should complement existing FAPRI and Water Center faculty and staff.

MU recently obtained a three-year agreement with the National Institute of Standards and Technology to examine issues related to flood risk resiliency and inland waterway navigation. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to that project by conducting and coordinating applied research relevant to benefit-cost analysis of flood mitigation and river transportation enhancement efforts. This may involve coordination with the Army Corps of Engineers and interaction with a variety of stakeholders.

Professional Responsibilities: While the assignment of specific responsibilities will depend on the experience, credentials, and interests of the successful candidate, it is expected that candidates will be able to:

Conduct original research in water economics, addressing critical issues related to water resource management, allocation, pricing, and sustainability.

Publish scholarly articles in reputable journals and contribute to the academic discourse in the field.

Collaborate with other faculty members, research centers, and external stakeholders to advance knowledge in water economics.

Seek external funding through grant proposals to support research projects related to water economics.

Participate in interdisciplinary research initiatives and secure funding from federal agencies, foundations, or industry partners.

Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Environmental Economics, Natural Resource Economics, Regional Economics or related field by the time of appointment.

Applicants will be evaluated on: Ability to conduct and publish applied research to solve relevant problems. Ability to gather and participate in interdisciplinary teams. Ability to work with industry stakeholders and government agencies to discover needs and create projects to meet those needs.

Applications will be reviewed starting September 1, 2024. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Please visit https://hr.missouri.edu/job-openings and search for Job ID 52255 to submit an application. All applications must include a letter of interest in the position, current Curriculum Vitae, relevant scholarship-related work samples, contact information for three professional references, and other supporting materials.

Specific inquiries regarding this position may be directed to the search committee chair Professor Pat Westhoff (westhoffp@missouri.edu).

Start Date: Negotiable

University of Missouri, Columbia Campus: The University of Missouri, Columbia (Mizzou) is the flagship campus of the University of Missouri System and was established in 1839 as the first public university west of the Mississippi. Mizzou is one of the nation's top-tier Research 1 (R1) universities and a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). University of Missouri is a nationally competitive, global university and Missouri's largest public research university. Mizzou is one of only five universities nationwide that offers law, medicine, veterinary medicine, agriculture, engineering and a nuclear research reactor on one campus.

Columbia, Missouri: Columbia is consistently ranked among the top small cities to live in America. A vibrant university town located midway between St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia offers low cost of living, is home to nationally renowned public schools, higher education, and excellent health care. University of Missouri Health Care (UMHC) is an academic health care system operated by the University of Missouri System. UMHC includes six hospitals and offers more than 50 primary and specialty clinics. Columbia has easy access to airports from Columbia, St. Louis and Kansas City.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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