Senior Research Economist to join the expanding biofuels / biomass team in a world leading consultancy specialising in commodities based in Oxfordshire, UK. The ideal candidate would have experience in the biomass area - forestry and/or energy crops and crop residues, etc.; and some commercial experience since graduating.

The job for this research economist requires a good understanding of markets - forestry, and/or agricultural and end user. As Senior Research Economist you will require excellent communication skills in English; commercial awareness; a strong interest in industry and market analysis; and be able to work to deadlines. Ideally with a second European language; you should be prepared to undertake some travel (around 10 % of time); and be proficient in Word & Excel. A good economics degree (with a micro-economic emphasis) would be an advantage.

The company has an international client base that includes all segments of the soft commodities industry, ranging from growers to traders, processors, end-users, financial institutions, trade associations, governments and international organisations.

As Senior Economist you will meet international players in the sector; understand their concerns; formulate, in rigorous economic terms but simple language, ideas about the economic forces shaping an industrial sector; and find the statistics and other information needed to generate, test and modify these hypotheses.

Salary will depend on experience and qualifications but is likely to be in the range £30,000 to £50,000. There is in addition a bonus and good benefits package.

This is a real opportunity to develop research skills, offering the possibility to advance rapidly in salary and experience within the company.

For this role as Senior Economist you must be an EC national, UK PR/ILTR or HSMP.