2-Year Postdoctoral Researcher

(This is a grant-funded, non-tenure track position through July 31, 2028. This is a 2-year, term limited postdoctoral appointment with no expectation of continuation beyond the stated end date)

Work Location: Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, Martin D. Woodin Hall, Baton Rouge Campus.

Position Description: The Post Doctoral Researcher (2 year) positions primary purpose is to assist the faculty member with data management, analysis, and writing paper; support with mentoring and guiding research assistants and team members; and attend professional conferences, seminars, and workshops to present project findings. This position reports to the Dr. Raghav Goyal, Assistant Professor.  Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualification Requirements:  Ph.D. in Applied/Agricultural Economics, Economics, or related field completed by July 2026; candidate must contain strong theoretical and empirical research skills; candidate must have the ability to communicate research findings effectively through writing and presentations; evidence of research interest in at least one of the following areas: international and domestic agricultural trade, climate impacts, and supply chain resilience.

Desired Qualifications:  Candidate should have familiarity with the large-scale economic, trade, or geospatial datasets (e.g., agricultural production, transportation, or international trade data).  Experience working with applied econometric methods for panel data analysis, gravity models, or causal inference approaches is a significant plus, have a strong background in applied econometrics, statistical modeling, and experience with high-dimensional data analysis; proficiency in R and/or Python for data processing and econometric analysis, and SQL for database management and querying; experience with supercomputing systems for large-scale data processing and computational modeling and ArcGIS.

Salary and Benefits: Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.  The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Current benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year, typically includes a week off at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System.  Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Date Available: Upon completion of the selection process.

Application Deadline: May 31, 2026 or until a suitable candidate is identified.

Application Procedure: Apply online at https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU (or through Workday for internal applicants) by attaching files containing a letter of application, curriculum vita, official university transcripts, and three letters of reference. Paper, faxed or e-mailed application materials will not be accepted, except that in lieu of attaching the reference letters online, they may be sent directly to:

Dr. Raghav Goyal

Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness

225 Martin D. Woodin Hall

Baton Rouge, LA  70803

Email: rgoyal@agcenter.lsu.edu 

Phone: 225-578-4567

www.lsuagcenter.com

The LSU Agricultural Center and LSU provide equal opportunities in programs and employment.

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