The Department "Agricultural Markets, Marketing and World Agricultural Trade" of the Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Central and Eastern Europe (IAMO) is seeking candidates for

Post-Doctoral Positions

The Department analyses the markets in Central and Eastern Europe and other transforming regions such as Central Asia, Turkey and China as well as the integration of those regions in world agricultural trade. The main task of the vacant positions is to conduct research on topics related to the Department's work, especially in on of the following areas:
1. International trade and foreign direct investment
2. Quantitative and qualitative analysis of market developments
3. Marketing and management strategies
The Post-Doctoral Researcher is welcome to develop his/her own area of research. Teaching is not required but teaching possibilities are offered.
 
Required Qualifications and Experience for
- Post-Doctoral Researchers should have a PhD in general economics or agricultural economics
- Excellent analytical skills and knowledge of econometric and statistical methods
- Recognized expertise and publications in the research areas as specified above
- Ability to raise external funds
- Excellence in oral and written English or German language
- Ability to work independently, as well as in a team in a multicultural environment
 
Terms of Offer
The Post-Doctoral Position is an internationally recruited position and the appointment will be for an initial period of three (3) years, renewable based on research performance. The salary is based on the TV-L with the social benefits valid for public servants. The salary grade level is negotiable according to the professional experience.
 
IAMO is an equal opportunity employer. Female researchers are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications of disabled persons will be preferred in cases of equal qualification. IAMO offers an international and collegial working environment with an excellent infrastructure. We invite you to learn more about us at: http://www.iamo.de.

Applications will be considered until April 30,2010.
 
Application
Qualified applicants are encouraged to send us their application documents, which should include a cover letter illustrating suitability for the above position, a detailed curriculum vitae, and names and addresses of three referees (including telephone, fax and email address). Correspondence via mail should be sent to (Alternatively, application documents may be sent via email to: glauben@iamo.de Subject: "Job Application"):