Assistant Professor - Research

Louisiana State University • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

This is a non-tenure track position (100 % research) at the School of Plant, Environmental & Soil Sciences, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The position will function as part of the Soil Fertility group mainly focusing on research on soil conservation practices, new fertilizer technologies, and biologicals/biostimulant and their impact on soil fertility and crop productivity. The incumbent is expected to establish collaboration with Soil Fertility students and research scholars, secure extramural research fundings, and publish scholarly articles. The successful candidate should demonstrate strong ability in planning and executing operations for field- and greenhouse-based research and possess skill in basic field equipment (e.g., tractor, fertilizer spreader) and laboratory instruments (e.g., sensor, spectrophotometer) operation.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in soil science, agronomy, or related fields.
• Experience in production logistics of sugarcane, soybean, and grain crops, particularly on fertilization (scheduling, rates, and application methods) and harvesting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on soil conservation practices and new fertilizer technologies.
• Investigate the impact of biologicals/biostimulants on soil fertility and crop productivity.
• Establish collaboration with Soil Fertility students and research scholars.
• Secure extramural research funding.
• Publish scholarly articles related to research findings.
• Plan and execute operations for field- and greenhouse-based research.
• Operate basic field equipment and laboratory instruments.

Benefits

• Retirement options.
• Multiple medical insurance options.
• Supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.).
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan.
• University holidays (14 per year).
• 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
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree