Work Location: School of Renewable Natural Resources, LSU Agricultural Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Position Description: A multi-investigator team based at LSU AgCenter is seeking a Research Associate to serve as a spatial analyst / data scientist for ongoing research designed to inform waterfowl and wetland conservation and management both in the state of Louisiana and across migratory flyways. Primary responsibilities will include providing analytical and visualization support for existing projects, primarily in the form of accessing and preparing remotely sensed datasets for analysis. Remote sensing skillsets will be used to support current projects that include 1) determining the breeding source origin of unmarked harvested waterfowl using stable isotope techniques and 2) evaluating changes in waterfowl habitat selection under temporally variable habitat availability. While primary duties will be computer based, providing some logistical field support may be required.
Qualification Requirements: Education: Bachelor's degree required focused on spatial ecology, wildlife conservation, ecological data science / statistics, or related fields. Experience: demonstrated competency in database management, data cleaning, and spatial analysis using RStudio. Ability to work well independently as well as within collaborative teams, create work plans, and meet deadlines. Previous experience working with Google Earth Engine or other large spatial data resources is preferred.
Salary and Benefits: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options, including retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year, typically includes a week off at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.
Date Available: Upon completion of interview process.
Application Deadline: September 6, 2024 or until suitable candidate is located.
Application Procedure: Apply online at https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU (or through Workday for internal applicants) by attaching cover letter, resume, official university transcripts, and contact information for three personal references. Paper, faxed or e-mailed application materials will not be accepted, except that in lieu of attaching recommendation letters online, they may be sent directly to:
Drew Fowler, Assistant Unit Leader
Louisiana Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
224 Renewable Natural Resources Building
Baton Rouge, LA 70803-6202
Tel: (281) 748-4856
E-mail: dfowler@agcenter.lsu.edu
Web site: www.lsuagcenter.com
The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
