Agricultural Intelligence Research Faculty (Non-Tenure Track, Open Rank)

Louisiana State University

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The LSU AgCenter is making a bold investment in the future of agricultural innovation. As part of the strategic vision of Louisiana Solutions, Global Impact, LSU Agriculture seeks entrepreneurial scientists to join a new Agricultural Intelligence (AI) Research Initiative focused on providing leading edge technological solutions to agricultural problems in order to improve productivity, profitability, resilience, and sustainability across Louisiana agriculture and natural resource systems. We are seeking exceptional candidates for non-tenure track Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (Research) positions who are excited to work at the intersection of agriculture, technology and data science, engineering, economics, and human health. Successful candidates will build fully funded independent research programs that address critical challenges in:
Soil health, land and water management
Crop genetics, plant breeding and plant health
Invasive species management
Precision and digital agriculture
Livestock production and management
Aquatics and wildlife management
Nutrition, health and food safety
Biofuels, feedstocks and bioproducts
The Agricultural Intelligence (AI) Research Initiative is a targeted investment in net new talent, research infrastructure, equipment, startup support, proposal development assistance, mentoring, and collaborative research networks. This initiative is not open to current employees of the LSU AgCenter.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in an agriculture discipline related to the critical challenges listed above
• A record that demonstrates the ability to secure extramural funding in areas related to the position
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical and computational skills

Responsibilities

• Build fully funded independent research programs that address critical challenges in: Soil health, land and water management; Crop genetics, plant breeding and plant health; Invasive species management; Precision and digital agriculture; Livestock production and management; Aquatics and wildlife management; Nutrition, health and food safety; Biofuels, feedstocks and bioproducts.

Benefits

• 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
• Possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree