Working/Functional Title
Ast Prof/Asc Prof/Prof - Fixed Term
Position Summary
The Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE) seeks qualified candidates to work on multiple aspects of its research and activities under the Food Security Group (FSG). Â Appointments may support a range of funded projects and initiatives administered by AFRE/FSG.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate -PhD in Agricultural Economics or closely related field
Minimum Requirements
- PhD in Agricultural Economics or closely related field
- At least 5 years of experience conducting collaborative research with policy research centers in North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, or Latin America
Demonstrated track record of peer review and other publishing with local collaborators
- Past experiences working with AFRE and FSG, either as a direct MSU employee or in close and extended collaboration with MSU/AFRE/FSG faculty
Desired Qualifications
- Direct work experience with at least three North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, or Latin America research institutions that have recently partnered with MSU/AFRE/FSG in its work.
- At least 10 years of experience conducting collaborative research with policy research centers in North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, or Latin America
Access to external funding to support appointment activities.
Required Application Materials
Review of Applications Begins On
04/22/2026
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Website
https://www.canr.msu.edu/afre/
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
