Work Location: H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station, LSU AgCenter, Crowley, Louisiana
Position Description: The position will oversee field, greenhouse, and laboratory research activities examining ecology and integrated pest management of rice insects. The successful applicant will focus their efforts at the H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station, but some travel may be required to conduct off-station research plots. The applicant will be expected to work independently to design experiments, collect and analyze data, and publish and present results. Research activities include planting, maintaining, and harvesting rice research plots in addition to collecting and processing rice samples for insect injury and conducting insect biology assays in the greenhouse and laboratory. Weekly overnight travel may be required during the rice growing season (April – September). Applicants should be willing and able to perform physical work outdoors. The position will also supervise and instruct summer field assistants and facilitate graduate student research. Applicants should be willing and able to perform physical work outdoors.
Qualification Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree in entomology, plant pest management, plant sciences, agronomy, or other agricultural curriculums or related discipline from an accredited college or university. Computer skills required. Experience working in agriculture research settings is desired. Applicants with a working knowledge of farming practices, including pesticide applications and the operation of farm machinery, are preferred. Applicants with experience researching plant-insect interactions, insecticides, and insect ecology are desired, but not required. Candidates with non-agricultural degrees may be considered depending on other experiences.
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: December 18, 2024 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 cover letter with resume, 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. Blake Wilson
H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station
1373 Caffey Road
Rayne, LA 70578
bwilson@agcenter.lsu.edu
Phone: 337-788-7531; Fax 337-788-7553
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.
