What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Agricultural Economics position at ASA Career Center (American Sociological Association)?
**Job Summary:**
The Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology at Auburn University is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Associate to conduct innovative social science research. The successful candidate will work on survey research related to rural quality of life and farm management decision-making, and will have the opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers and experts in the field.
**Responsibilities and Expectations:**
- Conduct research using large datasets on agriculture, forestry, and rural industries
- Design and implement surveys on rural and farm quality of life and farm management decision-making
- Analyze data and identify key trends and insights, with a focus on developing practical solutions for farmers and policymakers
- Present research findings to diverse audiences, including farmers, policymakers, and industry leaders
**Qualifications and Skills:**
- Ph.D. in sociology, rural sociology, demography, agricultural economics, or a related field
- Strong analytical and statistical skills, with experience working with quantitative methods and software (e.g., STATA, R, Python)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex research findings to diverse audiences
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong commitment to collaboration and teamwork
