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Postdoctoral Research Fellow / Research Officer in Agricultural Economics and Cattle Market-Chain Development The University of Queensland in Australia

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Aug 19, 2026

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Australia

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The University of Queensland

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Agriculture
Quantitative Analysis
Rural Development
Economics
Statistics

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow / Research Officer opportunity in agricultural economics at The University of Queensland (Gatton Campus, Queensland, Australia). The role sits in the School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability and supports a research project on institutional innovations for cattle market-chain development in Lao PDR, funded by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research.

The successful candidate will work with a collaborative research team at UQ and the National University of Laos, contributing to research on pricing, bargaining, market information, animal verification, weighing and payment arrangements, and animal-health arrangements that affect smallholder participation in beef cattle markets. The position involves economic and institutional analysis, survey design and implementation, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and fieldwork in Lao PDR.

This is a research-focused, fixed-term appointment for 18 months. The employer will appoint the candidate as either a Postdoctoral Research Fellow or Research Officer depending on qualifications and experience. A PhD is required for the postdoctoral level, while a PhD is not required for the Research Officer pathway.

Eligibility highlights include a relevant background in agricultural economics, economics, rural development, or a related field; experience with agricultural market/value-chain/institutional analysis; strong research outputs; and the ability to work effectively across cultures in international agricultural development settings. Applicants must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment.

Applications close 19 August 2026 at 11:00pm AEST. To apply, upload a resume, cover letter, and responses to the “About You” section via the application portal.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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