Vacancy title:
Post Doctoral Scientist - Livestock Sector Foresight/Ex-Ante Economic Modelling
Jobs at:
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)Deadline of this Job:
31 August 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, August 18, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Key responsibilities
• Conduct sector level quantitative livestock systems analysis with a focus on herd dynamics, feed availability and use, climate change, and land use
• Conduct livestock sector and national level economic and policy analysis
• Contribute to ongoing model development to (a) improve the livestock sector quantification in a national/global economic model; and (b) enhance the ex-ante (environment, income, nutrition, gender) impact functionalities of a national/regional, spatial multi-market partial equilibrium model
• Support the development and implementation of national livestock master plans (https://www.ilri.org/livestock-master-plans) with quantitative livestock systems analysis
• Contribute to peer-reviewed publications and other relevant communication products
• Contribute to proposal writing to raise additional resources for policy and foresight research.
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned
Requirements
• PhD. in Economics, Agricultural Economics, or a closely related field
• Relevant post-Ph.D. experience with strong economic modeling skills will be considered
• Expertise (required) in foresight/ex-ante economic impact quantitative agricultural/livestock sector analysis.
• Strong skills in partial/general equilibrium analysis using GAMs
• Experience in climate change or environmental quantitative analysis
• Track record of engagement in peer-reviewed publications
• Familiarity with the context of livestock systems and sectors in developing countries
• Experience using econometric software such as STATA and R is an advantage
• Relevant professional certification
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work well with a team
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams
• Proven ability to work within strict deadlines
• Proven ability to work independently
• Ability to travel extensively to regional and international locations
Job Experience: No Requirements
Work Hours: 8
Level of Education: Associate Degree
Job application procedure
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