Apologizes for cross-posting: Post-doctoral fellow in Community Economics Department of Agricultural & Applied Economics, University of Wisconsin-Madison JEL - Classifications (OPEN) R11 - Regional Economic Activity: Growth, Development, Environmental Issues, and Changes R12 - Size and Spatial Distributions of Regional Economic Activity R58 - Regional Development Planning and Policy O43 - Institutions and Growth Application Deadline: November 30, 2013 The Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, in partnership with the Center for Community Economic Development at the University of Wisconsin-Extension, is seeking a post-doctoral fellow. The appointee will be expected to conduct research aimed at better understanding the location and growth of rural businesses, the roles of small business development in rural economic growth, and policies that local communities can implement to foster business development. This research should result in articles for publication in peer-reviewed scholarly journals as well as policy papers for non-technical audiences. At the conclusion of the post-doctoral experience, the fellow will enjoy a network of senior academic and policy colleagues from which they may launch a career in higher education or community development policy analysis. Requirements: Candidates should hold a Ph.D. degree in economics, applied economics or a closely related discipline, preferably with community economics, regional science, economic geography or a closely related major field. Individuals with ABD status are strongly encouraged to apply but will not be appointed until they have met all degree requirements. Compensation will be commensurate with recent Ph.D.s in the same or related fields of study. Health care benefits are provided. The position will be appointed for up to three years and will be housed in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics on the Madison campus. The successful candidate should expect to take up the position sometime between June 1 and September 1, 2014. Application Process: Please apply by submitting a letter of interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement and a current curriculum vitae. Letters from three professional references should be sent separately. Email application materials to Kathy Martin-Taylor at [email protected], with subject line “Post-doctoral application” followed by the applicant’s family name, by November 30, 2013. -- Steven C. Deller Professor and Community Development Economist Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics 515 Taylor Hall --- 427 Lorch Street University of Wisconsin-Madison/Extension Madison, WI 53706 608-263-6251 http://www.linkedin.com/profile/edit?trk=tab_pro http://www.aae.wisc.edu/faculty/scdeller/ "I started out with nothing and I still have most of it left." Seasick Steve
