Assistant Professor - Research

Louisiana State University • Madison, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

(This is a grant-funded, non-tenure track position for one year. Extension of appointment is contingent upon the availability of funds and satisfactory job performance). Work Location: School of Plant, Environmental, and Soil Sciences, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Job Description: The Assistant Professor – Research (APR) will work alongside the sugarcane molecular biologist to conduct research integrating statistical genetics with high-throughput genomics and phenomics data of germplasm resources within the breeding program(s) to identify significant marker-trait associations and develop/utilize analytical models for genomic prediction to improve selection efficiency and enhance the rate of genetic gain in the variety development program. The incumbent will also work with the rice agronomist at the Rice Research Station to develop decision-making tools for efficient nutrient management and enhanced water use efficiency. In addition to computational work, the candidate will work under laboratory, greenhouse, and field settings, occasionally outside of normal work hours, to help in routine operations and data collection. The APR is expected to help the PIs in securing extramural grant funds as a co-principal investigator

Requirements

• Ph. D. degree in Plant Breeding, Genetics, or related field with proven experience in quantitative genetics and (computational) genomics.
• The candidate must have the ability to work with a multitude of sequence-based genotypic, phenotypic, and environmental datasets using Python and/or R.
• Applicants must be motivated to work independently as well as in a team.
• Strong writing and communication skills are required to present research results through publications and relevant conference presentations.

Responsibilities

• conduct research integrating statistical genetics with high-throughput genomics and phenomics data of germplasm resources within the breeding program(s) to identify significant marker-trait associations
• develop/utilize analytical models for genomic prediction to improve selection efficiency and enhance the rate of genetic gain in the variety development program
• work with the rice agronomist at the Rice Research Station to develop decision-making tools for efficient nutrient management and enhanced water use efficiency
• work under laboratory, greenhouse, and field settings, occasionally outside of normal work hours, to help in routine operations and data collection
• help the PIs in securing extramural grant funds as a co-principal investigator

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
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees