Assistant Professor - Research (Oat Breeding)

Louisiana State University • Madison, WI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a non-tenure track position (100 % research) that will function as part of the Small Grains research group. The primary responsibility of this position is leading and managing the LSU AgCenter oat breeding program with a focus on improved forage and dual-used varieties adapted to the Southeast United States. The position holder will additionally participate in the planting and management of field trials, post-harvest accounting and processing, and greenhouse management for the entire research group. The successful candidate will be primarily based out of LSU A&M campus in Baton Rouge, but must be able to spend time traveling for planting and harvest.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in crop science, agronomy, plant breeding, or similar.
• Experience with managing and running field equipment.
• Some degree of research experience in breeding and genetics.

Nice To Haves

• Experience specifically with genetics and breeding of oats and/or other small grains is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing the LSU AgCenter oat breeding program with a focus on improved forage and dual-used varieties adapted to the Southeast United States.
• Participating in the planting and management of field trials, post-harvest accounting and processing, and greenhouse management for the entire research group.
• Note-taking and selection decisions on early-stage oat germplasm lines.
• Note-taking, analyses, and selection decisions on late-stage oat breeding lines.
• Design and analyses of oat germplasm development nurseries and disease and yield trials.
• Assisting with planting, field management, and harvest of all LSU Small Grains trials and nurseries, including management of undergraduate and graduate student workers when necessary.
• Assisting with coordination of the state small grains variety trials, including note-taking on the state oat test, and analyses and initial report preparation of the oat and wheat tests.

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