PhD and MS Research Assistantship in Food Safety, Public Health, and Agricultural Economics Michigan State University in United States

Michigan State University's Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE) is offering a Research Assistantship (RA) opportunity for incoming Ph.D. and M.S. students. The position is supervised by John Hannah Distinguished Professor Dr. Felicia Wu and focuses on research at the intersection of food safety, food security, and public health at both national and global levels. Key research topics include food contaminants such as chemicals, toxins (aflatoxin and other mycotoxins), arsenic, heavy metals, and foodborne pathogens, as well as their impact on health and the burden of disease. The position aims to improve food safety and public health outcomes through rigorous research in agricultural economics and environmental science.

The RA position is open to applicants to the AFRE Ph.D. program, with M.S. students also eligible to apply, especially those considering a future Ph.D. track. The role requires an average of 20 hours of work per week and provides a comprehensive funding package including stipend, tuition, and health insurance benefits. Applicants must submit their application to the AFRE graduate program and mention the RA position and their interest in their academic statement. Admissible candidates will be reviewed by Dr. Wu for final selection.

This opportunity is ideal for students passionate about food safety, public health, agricultural economics, and environmental science. The research group is committed to addressing global challenges related to food contaminants and disease burden, with a strong focus on improving food safety standards and public health policies. For more information, visit this link or contact Dr. Felicia Wu at [email protected].