Post-Doctoral Fellow, Department of Agricultural Economics & Rural Sociology, College of Agriculture School of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences, Auburn University

An interdisciplinary team is looking for a full-time Post-Doctoral Fellow to play a central role in developing a research and Extension project. This is a one year limited term non-tenure accruing position with the possibility of a second year contingent on availability of funding and satisfactory performance. This project fits into a long tradition of research on social forestry at Auburn. Full-time employees of Auburn University are eligible for an attractive benefits package.

Department of Agricultural Economics & Rural Sociology, College of Agriculture School of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences, Auburn University

Auburn University; Auburn, AL

Deadline: 2011/11/15

Essential Job Functions: collect and analyze primary and secondary data; present papers at appropriate professional conferences; develop publications for appropriate peer-reviewed journals; support development and implementation of Extension programming; provide operational guidance and support to the project team, including graduate and undergraduate students and Extension personnel; be responsible for writing quarterly reports and assisting the Principle Investigator in preparation of other required reports and administrative details.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. an earned doctorate in forestry or a social science discipline (including anthropology, sociology, rural sociology, geography, economics, applied or agricultural economics, landscape architecture, or forestry with an emphasis on forest management or ecology)

2. demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team

3. the ability to provide day-to-day operational direction for team 

4. strong skills in written and verbal communication in English

5. strong quantitative and qualitative research skills

6. a valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

1. demonstrated record of publications in appropriate academic outlets

2. experience working with Extension programming

3. knowledge of forestry in Alabama and/or the South

Application: Please send a formal letter of application, a full curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate colleges or universities attended, and full contact information (postal address, email address, phone number) for at least three professional references who may be contacted for letters of recommendation. Applications and requests for information should be sent to:

Dr. Conner Bailey

Department of Agricultural Economics & Rural Sociology

202 Comer Hall

Auburn University, AL 3849-5406

Phone: 334.844.5632

Fax: 334.844.5639

Only complete application materials will be considered. Review of application materials will begin on November 15, 2011 and will continue until a suitable applicant is identified.

More information on the project can be found here.

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