Position ID: | Cornell-Department of Global Development-PTRA [#20943, WDR-00029625] |
Position Title: | Part-Time Research Associate |
Position Type: | Non tenure-track faculty |
Position Location: | Ithaca, New York 14853, United States [map] |
Subject Area: | Agricultural Economics / Interventions |
Appl Deadline: | 2022/02/06 11:59PM![]() |
Position Description: |
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This position requires an experienced research associate to devote 50% of their full-time effort to the Tata-Cornell Institute for Agriculture and Nutrition's Walmart Foundation project “FPO Led Small Farm Market Access Models for Future Food Systems in India”.
This research associate will work closely with the principal investigators and key personnel and participate in the review the global experiences of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) failures and successes, to identify context, specific and generalizable lessons of FPO functioning, identify multidisciplinary approaches needed to understand the organizational, social, and economic aspects and how they relate to FPOs in India, and to formulate evaluation guidelines and frameworks that can access country-specific interventions and benchmark them to the global experience.
Simultaneously, they will be responsible for an on the ground assessment, in Mexico and India, of FPO agribusiness and intermediary strengthening, FPO business integration, facilities access and market linkages. The successful candidate will:
Required Qualifications:
To apply, please submit a letter of interest, a
CV and publications list, and the name and contact information for three individuals who can be contacted to provide a reference. Applications must be submitted through Academic Jobs Online at the following
link: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/20943, no later than February 6, 2022. As part of the university's comprehensive vaccination program, all Cornell employees are required to have and provide proof of an FDA-or WHO-authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine or have obtained a university-approved disability/medical or religious exemption, regardless of their role and work location. New hires are required to provide documentation showing full vaccination status (that is, completion of two shots of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine or one shot of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson) before their first day of work. If a new hire's vaccination is not complete or information is not received by their start date, the first day of work will be delayed. It is possible in some cases that an offer of employment may be withdrawn. For additional information on Cornell's Vaccination Compliance Program (https://hr.cornell.edu/covid/university-response/vaccination) as well as the university health and safety protocols for faculty and staff (https://covid.cornell.edu/faculty-staff/). Employment Assistance: If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to complete an employment application or to participate in the recruiting process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell University's Department of Inclusion and Workforce Diversity at voice (607) 255-3976, fax (607) 255-7481, or email at owdi@cornell.edu. For general questions about the position or the application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting. Applicants that do not have internet access are encouraged to visit your local library, or local Department of Labor. You may also visit the office of Workforce Recruitment and Retention Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. to use a dedicated workstation to complete an online application. Notice to Applicants: Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement by clicking here. This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell as well as some of your rights and responsibilities as an applicant. EEO Statement: Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose, and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement. |