Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Agricultural Economics

Proposed Minimum Salary

$4,166.67 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

About Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
• Texas A&M AgriLife Research
• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
• Texas A&M Forest Service
• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!

Position Information

The Program on Conflict and Development (ConDev) in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position. ConDev conducts frontier research on the economic causes and consequences of conflict, forced displacement, and recovery, combining rigorous theoretical and empirical methods with policy engagement in data-constrained environments.

The successful candidate will contribute to a growing research agenda spanning topics such as conflict spillovers, forced displacement and host community impacts, firm and labor market responses to instability, and the interaction between climate shocks, resource use, and institutions. The program works with a range of data sources, including administrative microdata, household and firm surveys, and geospatial datasets.

The postdoctoral researcher will collaborate closely with the program director and affiliated researchers on ongoing projects, with opportunities to contribute to the preparation of research proposals and to engage in the intellectual life of the Program on Conflict and Development, including workshops, seminars, and dissemination activities.

Required Education and Experience:

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in economics or a closely related field by the start date. The ideal candidate will have strong training in applied econometrics and demonstrated ability to work with microdata. Experience with causal inference methods (e.g., panel data methods, difference-in-differences, instrumental variables) is expected.

Preferred Experience:

Preferred qualifications include familiarity with geospatial data or spatial analysis, experience working with administrative or firm-level datasets, and an interest in research in developing country contexts or fragile and conflict-affected settings. Experience integrating multiple data sources (e.g., survey, administrative, and spatial data) is an asset. Experience working with large and/or complex datasets is highly desirable.

What You Need to Know

The appointment is for one year, renewable based on performance and funding, with an anticipated start date of June 1, 2026.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV, writing sample, and contact information of three references by April 15, 2026.

Any questions please contact Harun Onder at harun.onder@tamu.edu

Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?

When you choose to work  for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.

In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays  
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas  
• Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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