Department WRKSHP-POL THEORY/POL ANALYSIS (BL-WPTP-IUBLA) Job Summary This position will assist investigator Julia Valliant with a research study about U.S. agricultural policy. The study will use quantitative and qualitative methods to assess some state and federal policies that aim to facilitate land access for farmers and ranchers who are young, beginning, BIPOC, and/or women, by providing a financial incentive to landowners who transfer their land or operations to these sets of producers. This is a national research and extension study with a projected end date of January 31, 2024. The main duties involve coordinating communications with partners, organizing primary data collection, and assisting with data analysis and reporting. Responsibilities: - Collaborate with Dr. Valliant to coordinate the project, which will include regular communications with extension collaborators at the American Farmland Trust, a team of 10 researchers, and national networks of service providers and advisors.
- Help to collect data, which will include procedures to analyze policy formation and evolution, interview stakeholders independently via Zoom or phone, and develop survey instruments.
- Manage a mailed survey.
- Participate in qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
- Review literature and draft sections of reports. Authorship of deliverables is preferred.
- Review social media and news content about farmland access.
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree. Located in the Bloomington, Indiana area. Demonstrated interest in agriculture, food, and/or public policy. Strong communication skills. Organizational and time management skills. Skills in coordinating information and relationships. Internet research skills. Experience with qualitative methods and statistics. Preferred Qualifications Some graduate training and research experience. Work Location Bloomington, Indiana The employee will work remotely until in-person research is safe to pursue. Work Hours This is a part-time position that requires the employee to work approximately 20 hours per week, 36 weeks per year. Posting Disclaimer Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be differences in the working conditions as advertised in our standard job postings (e.g., the ability to travel from one campus to another, etc.). If you are invited for an interview, please discuss your questions or concerns regarding the working conditions at that time. This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date. If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments. Equal Employment Opportunity Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information . Campus Safety and Security The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online . You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD. |
