030216 - RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (SUGAR CROPS) - IBERIA RESEARCH STATION
Research Associate (Sugar Crops)
(This is a grant-funded, non-tenure track position. Funding must be available for any continuation of appointment.)
Work Location: Domiciled at the Iberia Research Station, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Jeanerette, Louisiana.
Nature of Work: Assist with sugarcane and sweet sorghum research projects. Duties also include involvement with the ryegrass, wheat and soybean variety evaluation trials. Tasks include applying pesticides, planting, maintaining and harvesting research plots, record keeping, and supervising classified and transient workers. Most of the research will be conducted at the Iberia Research Station, but travel to off-station breeding nurseries and other research stations will be necessary. Experience with MS Excel spread sheets is desirable. The successful candidate will be expected to interact successfully with researchers and support personnel to fulfill the mission of the project.
Qualification Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, plant science, general agriculture, entomology, or other agriculture-related field of study. Farming and or research experience is highly desirable but not necessary. Knowledge of statistics and computer analysis of data is preferred. 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. Possibility of educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework towards a Master’s or PhD degree 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: May 15, 2014 or until a suitable applicant is found.
Application Procedure: Must apply online at https://lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu/ by attaching cover letter, resume, university transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. Paper, faxed or emailed application materials will not be accepted, except that in lieu of attaching the letters of recommendation online, they may be sent directly to:
Howard Viator, Resident Coordinator LSU Agricutural Center
Iberia Research Station
603 LSU Bridge Rd. Jeanerette, LA 70544 337-276-5527 (office)
Email: sviator@agctr.lsu.edu Web site: www.lsuagcenter.com
Research Associate (Sugar Crops)
(This is a grant-funded, non-tenure track position. Funding must be available for any continuation of appointment.)
Work Location: Domiciled at the Iberia Research Station, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Jeanerette, Louisiana.
Nature of Work: Assist with sugarcane and sweet sorghum research projects. Duties also include involvement with the ryegrass, wheat and soybean variety evaluation trials. Tasks include applying pesticides, planting, maintaining and harvesting research plots, record keeping, and supervising classified and transient workers. Most of the research will be conducted at the Iberia Research Station, but travel to off-station breeding nurseries and other research stations will be necessary. Experience with MS Excel spread sheets is desirable. The successful candidate will be expected to interact successfully with researchers and support personnel to fulfill the mission of the project.
Qualification Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, plant science, general agriculture, entomology, or other agriculture-related field of study. Farming and or research experience is highly desirable but not necessary. Knowledge of statistics and computer analysis of data is preferred. 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. Possibility of educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework towards a Master’s or PhD degree 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: May 15, 2014 or until a suitable applicant is found.
Application Procedure: Must apply online at https://lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu/ by attaching cover letter, resume, university transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. Paper, faxed or emailed application materials will not be accepted, except that in lieu of attaching the letters of recommendation online, they may be sent directly to:
Howard Viator, Resident Coordinator LSU Agricutural Center
Iberia Research Station
603 LSU Bridge Rd. Jeanerette, LA 70544 337-276-5527 (office)
Email: sviator@agctr.lsu.edu Web site: www.lsuagcenter.com
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