Research Associate Specialist

Louisiana State University

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a grant-funded, non-tenure track position through 07/28/27. Funding must be available for any continuation of appointment. The individual will be expected to perform a variety of duties as a research associate in the Renewable Natural Resources Department. Primary duties include sampling and tissue analysis of invasive fish. Additional duties include supporting on-going research projects (e.g., native fishes, freshwater mussels, benthic invertebrates, water quality); maintenance of boats and trucks; inventory management; field activity planning; data entry and analysis; assist principal investigators in the design and direction of research activities, reporting, and publication of results.

Requirements

• BS or MS in natural resources management, ecology, wildlife management, or fisheries management, or very closely related biological field
• Experience with comprehensive management reporting
• Experience with database management and programming, and GIS and Microsoft applications
• Ability to work well independently and within collaborative teams

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in electrofishing
• Field and laboratory fish sampling and handling
• Water quality research

Responsibilities

• Sampling and tissue analysis of invasive fish
• Supporting on-going research projects (e.g., native fishes, freshwater mussels, benthic invertebrates, water quality)
• Maintenance of boats and trucks
• Inventory management
• Field activity planning
• Data entry and analysis
• Assist principal investigators in the design and direction of research activities, reporting, and publication of results

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