Doctor in economics (senior researcher and deputy to the program head) An esteemed public research institution is currently in search of a qualified individual to join its premier center in the field of agro-food economy: DOCTOR IN ECONOMICS (Senior Researcher and Deputy to the Program Head) The appointed individual will assume the responsibility of spearheading and overseeing the scientific and technical execution of R&D; projects and services. Their primary objective is to contribute to the modernization, enhancement, and promotion of competitiveness within the sustainable development framework of the agro-food sector. Furthermore, they will play a crucial role in supporting the Program Head in the management of scientific activities, encompassing Human Resources, Financial Resources, and Materials. In doing so, they will play an integral part in advancing research and attaining the scientific and strategic objectives set forth by the Program. Responsabilities: Collaborate with the Program Head to supervise the Research Program projects, providing support to research staff and ensuring the progress and quality of ongoing projects: Orchestrating scientific activities, assessing proposals, and overseeing European projects within the Program. Identifying research-driven needs to facilitate resource allocation (human, financial, and material) and ensure the achievement of established objectives through efficient and effective resource utilization. Providing guidance and fostering the professional development of Program personnel. Contributing to the cultivation of human capital, encompassing the supervision of doctoral and master's theses in Agro-food Economics. To design, lead and participate in public and private research projects in the field of Agro-food economics. To actively contribute to uptake R+D+I economic funds from both public institutions (competitive calls) and private agreements within the Agro-food sector. To write scientific papers and reports based on the research activity as well as to participate in technology