Program Associate

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Closing Date: 07/15/2026

Type of Position:
Research

Workstudy Position:
No

Job Type: Regular

Sponsorship Available:
No

Institution Name:
Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a statewide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture.

The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

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Summary of

Job Duties:

Will support interdisciplinary research examining poultry production, consumption trends, international trade, and animal health economics within the poultry sector. This position involves conducting applied economic research, managing and analyzing data, contributing to industry-facing reports and outreach materials, and assisting with projects related to market resilience, disease impacts, supply chain dynamics, and agricultural policy.

Possess strong quantitative and analytical skills, experience working with large datasets, a background in economics and STEM, and the ability to communicate research findings effectively to both academic and industry audiences. Experience or interest in global agricultural markets, livestock systems, or animal health economics is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with economic research projects related to poultry production, consumption, trade, and animal health issues.
• Compile, clean, and manage primary and secondary datasets using appropriate econometric and statistical methods.
• Conduct quantitative analyses examining topics such as disease outbreaks, market disruptions, trade flows, consumer demand, and production economics.
• Support literature reviews and background research related to livestock and poultry economics.
• Prepare research summaries, extension materials, policy briefs, presentations, and industry reports for academic, producer, and stakeholder audiences.
• Contribute to analyses evaluating the economic impacts of animal health events and agricultural policy changes on poultry and feed markets.
• Assist with development of outreach materials translating research findings into practical recommendations for industry stakeholders.
• Support ongoing grant-funded research activities and collaborate with faculty, graduate students, and external partners.
• Participate in project coordination, data collection efforts, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation, conference presentations, and extension programming.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics or a closely related field, plus three years of related professional experience OR a Master’s degree in Agricultural…