This is a grant-funded, non-tenure track position through 09/30/2026.  Funding must be available for any continuation of appointment.)

Work Location: LSU AgCenter Department of Entomology, Baton Rouge, LA

Position Description: We are seeking an initiative-taking postdoctoral researcher to participate in a multi-disciplinary team of research and extension scientists working to enhance and improve a national clean foundation seed (CFS) program for sweetpotato.  To meet the project goals, the successful candidate will work to develop best practices (BPs) for efficient CFS production in both the lab and greenhouse, develop new technological innovations to determine the presence of viruses and vectors in the field, and determine BPs that minimize virus inoculum and reinfection rates. 

Qualification Requirements: PhD in Plant Pathology, Entomology, Horticulture, or related discipline.  Experience in plant virology or plant virus vector epidemiology is preferred.  Proven ability in diligent documentation, record-keeping, and reporting of experimental data is required.  In addition, the successful candidate is expected to collaborate closely with other researchers in participating universities.  

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 selection process.

Application Deadline: January 16, 2026, 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:

Dr. Jeffrey A. Davis

Department of Entomology

LSU AgCenter

404 Life Sciences Building

Baton Rouge, LA 70803

(225) 578-5618

jeffdavis@agcenter.lsu.edu

Website: www.lsuagcenter.com

The LSU Agricultural Center and LSU provide equal opportunities in programs and employment.