(This is a grant-funded, non-tenure track position through July 31, 2027. Funding must be available for any continuation of appointment.)
Work Location: Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, Martin D. Woodin Hall, Baton Rouge Campus.
Position Description: The Post Doctoral Researcher position’s 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. Qingxiao Li, Assistant Professor. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualification Requirements: Ph.D. in Applied/Agricultural Economics, Economics, or related field completed by July 2025; 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: food prices, index number theory, and U.S. food markets.
Desired Qualifications: Candidate should have familiarity with the Administrative Data Research Facility (ADRF) is highly desirable. Experience working with high-frequency retailer and household scanner data 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; knowledge of index number theory and its applications in price measurement; 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, 2025 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. Qingxiao Li
Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
234 Martin D. Woodin Hall
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Email: qli@agcenter.lsu.edu
Phone: 225-578-4566
Website: www.lsuagcenter.com
The LSU Agricultural Center and LSU provide equal opportunities in programs and employment.
