Postdoctoral Scholar, Agribusiness

Description

The Morrison School of Agribusiness in the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral scholar position starting Spring 2025, with the possibility of a one-year renewal contingent upon funding and needs of the unit. This position is available under the supervision of Ashok K. Mishra, Kemper and Ethel Marley Chair. The postdoctoral scholar will conduct research on issues regarding agricultural labor, empirical industrial organization, or supply chain resilience. The postdoctoral scholar will also be expected to engage in funded research efforts, and support the overall research mission of the unit.

Essential Functions:  The candidate must contribute to the Morrison School of Agribusiness’ research mission. The candidate will conduct research as agreed with the Morrison Chair of Agribusiness, and pursue their own research interests concurrently. The candidate must also engage in both independent and collaborative research efforts, including writing proposals for research funding, participating in the Morrison School seminar series, attend national and regional research meetings, and engage with other researchers in the Morrison School. 

The Morrison School of Agribusiness, located at Arizona State University's Polytechnic Campus is a unit within the nationally-ranked W. P. Carey School of Business.  Our mission is to educate and prepare agribusiness leaders for the world marketplace, create and disseminate use inspired knowledge, and develop solutions for global food and agricultural issues.  The Morrison School of Agribusiness supports degree programs at both the undergraduate and Ph.D. level, including the BA Business – Global Agribusiness degree, the BA Business – Food Industry Management degree (both in person and via ASU Online), the Certificate in Food Industry Management and Marketing, and the W. P. Carey School's Risk Management Certificate.  The Morrison School of Agribusiness also provides a number of courses that service the BA Business – Business Administration degree program, as well as a number of multi-disciplinary degree options and certificates.  Learn more at https://wpcarey.asu.edu/agribusiness-degrees. 

The W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University is one of the largest business schools in the United States with more than 23,000 students.  Solutions for the planet mean developing problem-solvers from around the globe.  From our world-renowned faculty representing six continents to thousands of outstanding students who join us every year from around the world, the W. P. Carey School welcomes diversity and encourages global thinking.  The W. P. Carey School is internationally recognized for its leadership in business education, groundbreaking research and innovation, and renowned faculty making us one of the top-ranked business schools in the country. 

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Successful candidates should include throughout their materials how their teaching, research, and service will contribute to the fulfillment of this charter.”  Learn more at wpcarey.asu.edu.

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