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- Req#: 534741
Employer Industry: Higher Education and Research
Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary commensurate with experience
- Opportunity for career advancement and professional development within a leading research institution
- Engage in meaningful research that impacts agricultural economics and land use
- Collaborate with faculty and students in a dynamic and supportive academic environment
- Contribute to community education and outreach programs
- Work within a diverse and inclusive institution dedicated to knowledge and creativity
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Develop and maintain computational methods and data sets for real estate value estimates of agricultural and horticultural crops
- Write annual reports, grants, and contracts while collaborating with faculty members
- Conduct research projects related to land use and fiscal impact assessments
- Present annual estimates at public hearings and conduct educational programs for stakeholders
- Mentor and supervise students in research initiatives
What is Required (Qualifications):
- Master’s degree in economics with significant related professional experience
- Outstanding database management and analytics skills, including proficiency in MS Excel, Oracle, SAS, and Adobe
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated experience in delivering financial education to stakeholders
- Direct experience advising undergraduate and graduate students in research
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Demonstrated success in scholarship and teaching relevant to agricultural economics
- Experience developing crop net return budgets and familiarity with Virginia’s special tax assessment
- Proficiency in statistical computing programs such as R, Python, or Stata
- Experience with GIS and related programs
- Strong background in economic theory, statistical programming, and quantitative analysis
#HigherEducation #AgriculturalEconomics #ResearchOpportunity #CareerDevelopment #InclusiveWorkplaceAbout the company
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, commonly known as Virginia Tech and by the initials VT and VPI, is a public land-grant research university with its main campus in Blacksburg, Virginia.
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