Remote Agricultural Economist

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical Remote Agricultural Economist to join their globally distributed team. This fully remote position is critical for providing economic analysis, forecasting, and strategic advice to support sound business decisions within the agricultural sector. You will analyze market trends, evaluate investment opportunities, and assess the economic viability of various farming operations and projects. The ideal candidate will possess a strong quantitative background, a deep understanding of agricultural markets, and the ability to translate complex economic data into actionable insights for clients worldwide. This role offers the unique benefit of contributing to vital economic strategies in agriculture from the comfort of your home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth economic analysis of agricultural markets, including supply, demand, pricing, and trade patterns.
• Develop economic models to forecast market trends, commodity prices, and the impact of policy changes.
• Evaluate the financial and economic feasibility of agricultural projects and investments.
• Provide expert economic advice and strategic recommendations to clients, management, and stakeholders.
• Analyze farm-level economic performance and identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, presentations, and policy briefs based on economic research.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics , Economics, or a closely related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in economic analysis, preferably within the agricultural sector.
• Strong quantitative skills, with expertise in econometric modeling and statistical analysis.
• Proficiency with statistical software packages (e.g., Stata, EViews, R, Python).
• Excellent research, analytical, and critical thinking abilities.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills for presenting complex economic information.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and fully remote work flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off and retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for professional growth and attending industry forums.
• The ability to influence agricultural economic policy and strategy on a global scale.