Junior Specialist, Predoctoral Fellow in Applied Economics and Local FoodSystems

Position overview

Salary range :

The exempt salary for Junior Specialist, Step 1 : $55,000 / yr , Step 2- $58,600 / yr.

Application Window

Open date : October 3, 2025

Most recent review date : Sunday, Oct 19, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date : Friday, Oct 31, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The position will entail close collaboration with and assistance of Professor Kristin Kiesel and Co-PI Stamatina Kotsakou (Cal State, San Lius Obispo). This is a one-year position with a clear outcome of developing marketing messages for locally produced foods. The position involves responsibilities that serve as excellent preparation for Ph.D. programs in economics, including data processing and analysis, survey design, literature reviews, and presentations.

Specific Responsibilities :

Research (85%) :

• Conduct literature reviews and other background analysis to support research design and planning
• Prepare and support survey collection and data collection during choice experiment
• Edit collected data
• Draft / co-author marketing plan, presentations, commentaries,

University and Public Service (15%) :

Reporting :

Will work under the supervision of Kristin Kiesel (Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics).

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Economics, Managerial Economics, or related fields, at the time of appointment. In general, it is inappropriate to appoint an individual as a Junior Specialist if they have a Master's degree or doctoral degree in the relevant discipline.

Preferred qualifications

(other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position)

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter - Please provide a cover letter that describes your related interests, experiences, and career goals.

Authorization to Release Information Form - This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form.

Reference requirements

Apply link : JPF07314

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Job location

Davis, CA