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Job To Refer:	AgCenter Research Associate (024076) Dean Lee Research and Extension Center LSU AgCenter POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT RESEARCH ASSOCIATE This is a grant-funded, non-tenure track position. Funding must be available for any continuation of appointment. Work Location: Domiciled at the Dean Lee Research Station, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Alexandria, Louisiana with state-wide responsibilities for research project support. Nature of Work: Assist with coordination of research projects for corn, cotton, grain sorghum, soybean, and wheat in the area of weed management. The successful applicant will focus their work efforts at the Dean Lee Research Station, but some travel will be required to off-station field sites. The applicant should have some working knowledge of agronomic crop production. Duties will involve: data collection, soil sampling, record keeping, scouting fields, spraying, planting and harvesting of research plots, and maintenance of agricultural equipment used in the program. Equipment usage and maintenance will include: four-wheelers, trailers, weigh wagons, tractors and sprayers. The ability to operate farm equipment is preferred. A good driving record is mandatory. The applicant should be proficient in Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook email and other applicable programs. The successful candidate will be expected to develop collaborative relationships with station faculty, crop specialists, staff, county agents, and agribusiness representatives. Qualification Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in weed science, agronomy, plant science, general agriculture, or other agriculture-related field of study. Experience in precision farming is highly desirable, but not necessary. Experience in agricultural research, a basic knowledge of crop production and farming practices, and proficiency in computer applications are essentials. Candidates with non-agricultural degrees may be considered depending on other experience. 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. Benefits offered include 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: June 18, 2012 or upon completion of the interview process. Application Deadline: May 18, 2012 or until a suitable applicant is found. Application Procedure: Must apply online at https://lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu/ by attaching cover letter, resume, university transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. Paper, faxed or emailed application materials will not be accepted, except that in lieu of attaching the letters of recommendation online, they may be sent directly to: Dr. Ronald J. Levy Dean Lee Research and Extension Center 8105 Tom Bowman Drive Alexandria, LA 71302 Phone: 318.427.4424; Fax: 318.473.6503 E-mail: rlevy@agcenter.lsu.edu Web site: www.lsuagcenter.com

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