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Job Title
Post Doc Scholar

Requisition Number
DU14852

Department Name
81040:AGR ECONOMICS

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Salary Range
47,476-55,000

Type of Position
Student

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. Candidates must have completed all doctoral degree requirements by the start date of the appointment.

Required Related Experience

Research in the area of food policy and consumer demand.

Required License/Registration/Certification

NA

Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs, sitting for long periods of time and sitting in front of a computer.

Shift

Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm

Job Summary

The Department of Agricultural Economics at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar to contribute to collaborative research focused on food policy and consumer demand. Working closely with faculty researchers, the Postdoctoral Scholar will support the development and implementation of research projects examining how food policies, market conditions, and consumer preferences influence food choices and outcomes. The successful candidate will contribute to research design, data collection and management, quantitative and/or econometric analysis, interpretation of results, and the preparation of scholarly publications and research presentations. This position provides an exciting opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary research addressing timely food policy questions while developing a strong research portfolio and collaborating with faculty in a supportive academic environment.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
07/28/2026

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