Post Doctoral Research Associate

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University

life insurance, flexible benefit account, paid holidays, sick time, 401(k), 403(b)

United States, North Carolina, Greensboro

Nov 19, 2024

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type	EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position	The employee will take a leading role in constructing an integrated social-economic-environmental impact modeling framework that will provide linkages and interactions with poultry producers, consumers, supply chain system, socio-economic models, and environmental impact (water, soil, and climate) models using multi-agent simulation methods to estimate and project cost, benefit, and other effects of restricted antibiotic treatments in poultry operations. The project is funded by USDA Sustainable Agricultural Systems ( SAS) grant 2020-69012-31823, NCA&T Banner 20-0103.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit	North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is an 1890 land grant doctoral research university dedicated to learning, discovery, and community engagement. The College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is a national leader that serves and engages the citizens of the state of North Carolina, the nation, and the world through preeminence in agriculture and life sciences education, research, discovery, and innovation. The college is the largest agricultural and environmental college among all HBCU land-grant institutions. The College houses the departments of: Agribusiness, Applied Economics and Agriscience Education; Animal Sciences; Family and Consumer Sciences and Natural Resources and Environmental Design. The college is also the home of Cooperative Extension, which provides education, training, and demonstrations for stakeholders using research based information.
Minimum Requirements	The employee will have already acquired a Ph.D. or equivalent acceptable degree and should be able to exercise scientific judgment on a day-to-day basis. The employee will evaluate incoming information in the form of experimental data and observations, written literature documentation, and oral communications, and will use this information to make judgments about what steps will next lead to progress in the project.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education	1. Ph.D. awarded or soon to be awarded in the area of economics, agricultural economics, applied economics, engineering and/or related disciplines that fits within the scope of the duties and responsibilities. 2. A strong theoretical, modeling, and computational background with evidence of the skills related to Multi-Agent Simulation modeling; economics, simulation modeling, computer programming and integrated social-economic-environmental impact analyses; knowledge and experiences in poultry industry will be a plus.
Required License or Certification
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.	On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Position Information

Working Title	Post Doctoral Research Associate
Position Number	009728
Recruitment Salary Range	Commensurate with education and experience
FLSA	Exempt
Appointment Type	Time Limited - Full-time
Tenure Track	No
FTE
If Time Limited, Appointment Length	09/30/2026
Organizational Division	Cooperative Extension
Organizational Location	College of Ag & Environ Sciences
Organizational Unit	CEFS Small Farms

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	EPA2441
Open Date	11/18/2024
Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled	01/18/2025
Open Until Filled	No
Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search
Date Position Available	11/18/2024
Special Instructions to Applicant	You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. *Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.* Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity. Employee Benefits available to NC A&T State University permanent employees include the following and more: Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees Community Service Leave Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC - Health Benefits NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more 12 Paid Holidays Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS) Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Campus Recreation Center Discount University Bookstore Discount This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
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