Research Associate
(Anticipated)
(This is a grant-funded, non-tenure track position. Continuation will be dependent on funding, job performance, and continued need for the appointment.)
WORK LOCATION: Department of Entomology, LSU AgCenter, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Laboratory and field research on the interactions between insects and plants, with an emphasis on insects that affect rice. Duties will include, but are not limited to: direction of field, greenhouse, and laboratory operations, data analysis, collaboration with graduate students in applied and basic research projects, culture of insects and plants, and biochemical analysis of resistance-related traits in plants. This position will also supervise student workers.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree required in entomology or related field. Master’s degree desired. Training and research experience in field crops is desirable. The applicant should have the willingness and ability to conduct field and greenhouse research. Experience in one or more of the following areas are desirable: data analysis, field research techniques, analysis of plant chemicals, insect rearing, greenhouse management, and pesticide application.
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.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 6, 2009 or until a suitable candidate is identified
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply online at
https://lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu/ by attaching cover letter with resume, transcripts, detailed curriculum vitae describing research experience and interest, and three letters of recommendation. In lieu of attaching the letters of reference, they may be sent directly to the contact listed below. For more information contact:
Mike Stout, Ph.D.
Department of Entomology
404 Life Sciences Building
Baton Rouge, La. 70803
Phone: 225-578-1837; Fax: 225-578-1643
Email:
mstout@agcenter.lsu.edu
Web site:
http://www.lsuagcenter.com 
