Job Description

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement: The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of Maryland, located just outside of Washington, D.C., seeks a postdoctoral associate. The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics is a unit of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and has financial and programmatic ties to the Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station and the University of Maryland Extension. The Department offers an internationally recognized graduate program in agricultural, resource, and environmental economics. The department's research strengths are principally in the areas of agricultural, environmental, and natural resource economics, specifically production economics, sustainable agriculture, and international development. The department provides excellent office, data laboratory, library, and computer and operating support for research.

Physical Demands: • This is primarily a sedentary position involving extensive use of desktop computers. Substantial repetitive movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas, hearing is required to perceive information.
• Close visual acuity is required to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer; extensive reading.

Preferences: • experience with optimization, simulation, and/or spatial analysis;

• interest in integrating ecological and economic systems in applied research;
• strong writing skills and interest in producing peer-reviewed publications;
• ability to manage multiple projects and work independently while contributing to a collaborative research environment; and
• interest in stakeholder engagement, outreach, and decision support.

Experience or strong interest in invasive species, biosecurity, conservation, or related environmental management challenges is especially desirable.

Licenses/ Certifications: n/a

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials: Cover letter, CV, references

Best Consideration Date: 11/22/2026

Posting Close Date: NA

Open Until Filled: yes

Financial Disclosure Required

No

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Department

AGNR-Agricultural & Resource Economics

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Regular

Salary Range

$65,000-$70,000

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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