Work Location: Red River Research Station, Bossier City, Louisiana
Position Description: The successful candidate for this position will provide technical support on research projects on water quality, measuring greenhouse gas emissions, nutrient runoff, and nutrient leaching from crop fields. Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to the establishment, maintenance, operating farm equipment, and sampling (soil, water, and plant) of field plots and the completion of laboratory experiments. The position also will be responsible for supervising student and transient employees. The position also requires some weekend travel and overnight stays to visit experimental sites. Other duties may be assigned as necessary to complete research projects.
Qualification Requirements: The minimum qualifications include a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture, chemistry, environmental science, soil fertility, or a closely related field. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, fundamental statistical analysis, GIS, excellent communication skills, ability and willingness to learn new things, ability to work as part of a team, ability to work independently without supervision, and ability to work outside in non-ideal environments are highly desired. Applicants with previous experience with field crop research, water quality monitoring, and laboratory analysis skills are preferred.
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 the interview process.
Application Deadline: January 2, 2025, or until a suitable candidate is selected.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply online at https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU (or through Workday for internal applicants) by attaching a cover letter with a resume, official university transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. 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:
Dr. Changyoon Jeong, Associate Professor
LSU AgCenter/Red River Research Station
226 Research Station Drive
Bossier City, LA 71112
318-408-0975 (office)
Email: cjeong@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.
