Postdoctoral Fellowship in Agricultural Economics:

1 day ago

Stellenbosch, South Africa University of Stellenbosch Full time

**Postdoctoral Fellowship in Agricultural Economics: Climate Modelling and Agricultural Productivity** **Position Overview**: The position's primary focus is research on agricultural productivity and climate; the postdoctoral fellow will also collaborate with the **"Southern African Trees for Climate Resilience" **project. This interdisciplinary project, undertaken by the Schools for Climate and Data Science and the AgroInformatics Initiative at Stellenbosch University, seeks to develop a comprehensive data resource for indigenous tree species to support climate resilience and reforestation efforts. **Key Responsibilities**: - Conduct rigorous econometric analysis of the relationship between climate variables and agricultural productivity. - Collaborate on climate resilience projects, including developing reforestation and urban afforestation datasets. - Analyse large-scale datasets integrating climate and productivity data and species trait and climate relationship data. - Employ statistical and machine learning techniques for agricultural productivity analysis. - Contribute to interdisciplinary projects addressing the impacts of climate change on agriculture and ecosystem resilience. **Qualifications**: - PhD (**completed within the last 5 years** ) in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Environmental Economics or Environmental Science. - Experience with econometrics, large datasets, and climate data analysis. - Proficiency in Python, with an interest in machine learning techniques. - Strong background in agricultural productivity, climate, or economic modelling. - Ability to work independently and collaborate across disciplines. **Why Join Us?** **Duration**: The fellowship is 12 months and can be extended to a second year based on performance and funding availability. **Commencement of Duties**: 1 February 2025 **Closing Date**: 15 December 2024 **Stipend**: Annual stipend value: R420 000. Postdoctoral fellows are not appointed as employees, and their fellowships are awarded tax-free. Therefore, they are not eligible for employee benefits. **Enquiries**: Dr Jan C Greyling

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