Extension Associate

009493 Extension Associate (Marine and Estuary Baitfish Aquaculture) - Renewable Natural Resources (Anticipated)

POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
EXTENSION ASSOCIATE
RENEWABLE NATURAL RESOURCES
(ANTICIPATED)
(This is a grant-funded, non-tenure track position through December 2012. Funding must be available for any continuation of appointment.)

WORK LOCATION: School of Renewable Natural Resources, LSU Ag Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

NATURE OF WORK: The Extension Associate position is intended to assist in extension and research outputs pertaining to marine and estuary baitfish aquaculture within Louisiana. The work performed by this position will directly assist aquaculture operations in the state and region, as many of the tasks pertain to the needs of stakeholders in marine baitfish culture. This position will coordinate extension and publication activities, and will help carry a cooperative research program. In addition, the position will support examinations of potential or new aquaculture species as well as develop strategies to improve upon existing practices through better understanding of the individual organism interactions with their environment.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: B.S. degree with one year or more of relevant experience or M.S. Degree in Biology, Zoology, Agriculture, Agricultural Business, Aquaculture or related field. Applicant must possess experience in some, or preferably all, of the following: (1) Previous experience in extension and aquaculture research is desirable. (2) Familiarity and experience with marine and estuary baitfish taxa. (3) Ability to work in evenings and on weekends to interact with stakeholders. (4) Willingness to travel to various locations in coastal Louisiana. Ability to work independently, create work plans, meet deadlines, collaborate as a team, and work in difficult environments.

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. 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,

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 30, 2011 or until suitable candidate is located.
DATE AVAILABLE: Upon completion of interview process.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply online at https://lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu/ by attaching cover letter with resume, transcripts, curriculum vitae and contact information for three references. For more information contact:

Dr. Julie A. Anderson
114 RNR Building
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Tel.: (225) 578-0771; Fax: (225)-578-4227
E-mail: JAnderson@agcenter.lsu.edu