Work Location: School of Plant, Environmental & Soil Sciences, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Position Description: This is a non-tenure track position (100 % research). The position will function as part of the Soil Fertility group mainly focusing on research on soil conservation practices, new fertilizer technologies, and biologicals/biostimulant and their impact on soil fertility and crop productivity. The incumbent is expected to establish collaboration with Soil Fertility students and research scholars, secure extramural research fundings, and publish scholarly articles. The successful candidate should demonstrate strong ability in planning and executing operations for field- and greenhouse-based research and possess skill in basic field equipment (e.g., tractor, fertilizer spreader) and laboratory instruments (e.g., sensor, spectrophotometer) operation.
Qualification Requirements: Qualifications include Ph.D. in soil science, agronomy, or related fields. Experience in production logistics of sugarcane, soybean, and grain crops particularly on fertilization (scheduling, rates and application methods) and harvesting is highly desired.
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: Upon completion of the interview process.
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025 or until a suitable candidate is identified.
Application Procedure: Apply online at https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU (or through Workday for internal applicants) by attaching files containing a letter of application, curriculum vita, official university transcripts, and three letters of reference. 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:
Brenda Tubana
School of Plant, Environmental, and Soil Sciences
LSU AgCenter
104 M.B. Sturgis Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Phone : 225.252.6025 or 225.578.9420
Fax : 225.578.1403
E-mail: btubana@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.
