Postdoctoral/Research Fellow

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a qualified candidate to serve as a Post Doctoral Fellow (PDF) or Research Fellow (RF) for a two (2) year, fixed term, renewable, exempt appointment for its office in New Delhi.  This position is based at IFPRI –New Delhi located in India but would involve travel to any of the countries in which IFPRI carries out its research.  The final grade level will be determined by demonstrated experience and track record of publications.

Please note that Postdoctoral Fellow appointments at IFPRI have a maximum term of three (3) years, inclusive of any approved appointment extensions.

The PDF/RF will make assessment of food, policy and its implications on poverty and nutritional security in South Asia. South Asia is the home of the largest number of poor and hungry people in the world. Research needs to be focused on the linkages between performance in agriculture and its impact on poverty. The initial focal countries would be India, Nepal and Bangladesh but will expand to other countries of south Asia. The researcher needs to develop a comprehensive conceptual framework, bring clarity in the methods to empirically map the linkages between agriculture, poverty and nutrition.    

Essential Duties:

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Develop a program and conduct research and analysis on issues related to food and nutritional security in south Asia.
• Empirically test the linkages between agricultural performance and rural poverty.
• Establish linkages with other colleagues and stakeholders in the region doing similar work.
• Maintain high level of research output for publication outlets both within IFPRI, and for peer-reviewed journals within the wider scientific community, on topics of close relevance to the work of the New Delhi office.
• Communicate research to a broad spectrum of stakeholders (researchers, academicians, policy makers, local partners).
• Assist in development and monitoring of a project budget.
• Assist in reporting on program/project activities.
• May assist in supervising or coordinating the work of Research support staff.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics/ Economics with specialization in food security issues or related field
• Strong capabilities in quantitative analysis.
• Ability to use economic theory in innovative and policy relevant ways.
• Strong academic publications record
• Experience in guiding surveys to collect and analyze primary data
• Ability to travel extensively
• Strong communication skills in written and spoken English.
• Ability to raise funds for research.

Preferred Qualification:

• Work experience in Asia, especially South Asia.
• Language skills relevant for work in the region.
• Previous experience carrying out research on food policy analysis.