Job Vacancy: Assistant Professor in Rural and Agricultural Economics
The Department of Land Economy is a leader in its field. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework assessment, 67% of the Department's research was found to be "World Leading" and a further 31% "Internationally Excellent", making it the top Department in the field in the UK in Times Higher Education's ranking.
The Assistant Professor in Rural and Agricultural Economics will be expected to:
1. Undertake research in the fields of agriculture, the environment, economics, and society of a quality that accords with the Department's standards.
2. Identify sources of funding for such research and build on and expand our network of contacts in those areas.
3. Teach on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes related to their expertise.
4. Make a general contribution to the running and management of the Department.
We interpret Land Economy broadly, as the multidisciplinary study of how society interacts with the environment, both natural and built. The Department includes lawyers, economists, planners, engineers, and public policy, finance, and real estate specialists.
The successful candidate will be expected to start no later than 01 September 2025.
Applications should be made online; references will be requested from short-listed candidates.
The closing date for applications is Monday 17 March 2025.
Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Lead Recruiter: Professor Shailaja Fennell, Deputy Head of The Department of Land Economy, Email: hod@landecon.cam.ac.uk.
If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact the Administrative Officer, Sam Wyatt: slc74@cam.ac.uk.
Please quote reference JP44926 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Department of Land Economy, 17 Mill Lane, Cambridge, CB2 1RX
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