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The individual selected will assess the economics of soil health-promoting practices/systems using data from long-term agricultural experimental sites across North America and integrate that information with local on-farm data separately collected in strategic coordination with partners. The individual selected can operate from a remote location or at SHI headquarters in Morrisville, North Carolina. Duties Include: * Leading data template development for agricultural research sites. * Supervising economics-related data collection from up to 150 agricultural research sites. * Researching, establishing, and applying standardized costs and returns associated with a wide diversity of agricultural practices, crops, soils, and climates. * Performing partial budget analysis and analyzing data for individual sites and across networks of sites. * Leading data template development for on-farm case studies. * Integrating research site findings with on-farm case study findings. * Preparing findings for publication to scientific and agricultural producer/field practitioner audiences. * Occasional travel. Qualifications: * A Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Finance, Agribusiness, Accounting, or closely related field is required. * A Ph.D. in an economics or natural resource discipline is preferred. * Experience conducting partial budget analysis at agronomic field trial and on-farm scales is desired. * Demonstrated expertise in understanding farm accounting principles and economic relationships in agriculture is desired. * Expertise in statistical analysis is desired. * Experience in writing for technical and/or popular journals is desired. * Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. To Apply: Email a resume/C.V., college transcripts, and the names and contact information of 3 references to: Byron Rath, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Indicate “Agricultural Economist” in the subject line. First review of applications will begin by October 29, 2018, and the position will remain open until filled. 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