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Postdoctoral Associate in Agricultural Economics, Behavioral Economics, and Plant Biotechnology Adoption at Cornell University Cornell University in United States

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Postdoc

Field of study

Behavioral Economics

Funding

Full-time paid postdoctoral appointment with a CALS hiring range of $63,480 to $65,000; the broader stated pay range is $62,232 to $88,745. The position is not presented as a scholarship and no tuition or stipend package is specified.

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Oct 27, 2026

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Cornell University

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Behavioral Economics
Agriculture
Plant Biology
Biotechnology
Biology
Plant Breeding
Organic Farming
Economics
Statistics
Land Economics
Econometrics

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About this position

Cornell University is recruiting a full-time, in-person Postdoctoral Associate in the Equitable Agricultural Research (EQUAL) Lab within the School of Integrative Plant Science and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The position is based within commuting distance of Ithaca, New York, United States.

The postdoctoral researcher will study U.S. farmers’ perceptions, preferences, and adoption behaviors regarding novel biotechnology products. In the CROPPS project, the researcher will design, implement, and analyze statewide farmer surveys in New York and California using behavioral economics methods, including risk-perception measures, willingness-to-pay or willingness-to-accept experiments, experimental auctions, adoption preferences, and tradeoff analysis. In the CO-BREED project, the researcher will lead a nationwide survey examining motivations and mechanisms for organic farmer participation in participatory plant breeding and engagement with breeding programs.

The role involves research-method development, field research, quantitative data analysis, writing, and graduate-student support. Applicants must hold a PhD in behavioral economics, agricultural economics, or a related field and have experience with primary agricultural data, farmer surveys, quantitative econometrics, causal inference, and agricultural technology adoption. U.S. field travel and a valid unrestricted New York State driver’s license are required. Preferred experience includes game-based behavioral methods, grower-group engagement, interdisciplinary collaboration with biophysical scientists, and graduate-student mentoring.

The appointment is paid, with a CALS hiring range of $63,480–$65,000 and a broader listed pay range of $62,232–$88,745. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate is identified. Apply through Academic Jobs Online with a short cover letter, CV, and contact details for three references.

Funding details

Full-time paid postdoctoral appointment with a CALS hiring range of $63,480 to $65,000; the broader stated pay range is $62,232 to $88,745. The position is not presented as a scholarship and no tuition or stipend package is specified.

What's required

Required: PhD in Behavioral Economics, Agricultural Economics, or a similar field; experience working with primary data such as national agricultural datasets and/or census data; experience designing, implementing, and analyzing surveys with farmers; experience in quantitative econometric research design and data analysis focused on causal inference and agricultural technology adoption; strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills; attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks. Applicants must be able to travel within the United States for fieldwork and must hold and maintain a valid, unrestricted New York State driver's license, be cleared for university business, and register with Agile/Fleet Commander upon hire. Preferred qualifications include experience with game-based or product-concept-testing behavioral methods, engagement with U.S. commodity or specialty-crop grower groups, interdisciplinary work with biophysical scientists, and supporting or mentoring graduate students.

How to apply

Apply through Academic Jobs Online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/33257. Submit a short cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. Applications are reviewed as received until a suitable applicant is identified.

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