(This is a grant-funded, non-tenure track position for one year. Extension of appointment is contingent upon availability of funds and satisfactory job performance)
Work Location: School of Plant, Environmental, and Soil Sciences, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Position Description: The Sugarcane Genetics Laboratory of the School of Plant, Environmental, and Soil Sciences is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to conduct genetic studies to improve desirable agronomic traits in sugarcane. The researcher will use contemporary genomics and phenomics tools to identify markers associated with the trait(s) of interest and deploy them in genomics-assisted breeding including genomic selection. The incumbent will also be expected to work in the field, as needed, in collaboration with the sugarcane breeder/quantitative geneticist at the Sugar Research Station, St. Gabriel.
Qualification Requirements: The candidate must have a Ph. D. in Plant Breeding/Genetics, Plant Bioinformatics or other Plant Biology related fields. The applicant should have a demonstrated record of experience in gene mapping and expression analysis, marker-assisted selection, and/or next generation sequence data analysis. The incumbent should be able to work independently as well as in a team environment under laboratory as well as greenhouse/field conditions using high throughput genotyping and phenotyping systems. Candidates with experience in working with Python and R language will be given preference.
Salary and Benefits: Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Current 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: Upon completion of selection process.
Application Deadline: October 1, 2024, or until a suitable candidate is identified.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants must apply online at https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU (or through Workday for internal applicants) by attaching a cover letter describing research statement, detailed recent CV, official university transcripts, and names of three referees. Paper, faxed or e-mailed application materials will not be accepted, except that in lieu of attaching the reference letters online, they may be sent directly to:
Niranjan Baisakh, Ph. D.
Associate Professor
School of Plant, Environmental and Soil Sciences
Louisiana State University Agricultural Center
104 Madison B Sturgis Hall
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Phone: 225-578-1300; Fax: 225-578-1403
Email: nbaisakh@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.
