Research Associate Specialist (Water Quality Research)
About The Position
This is a grant-funded, non-tenure-track position at the Soil and Water Quality Lab at the Red River Research Station, LSU AgCenter. Continuation of the appointment depends on funding availability. The Research Associate will support field and laboratory work for a research program examining soil health under different management practices, as well as ongoing projects assessing greenhouse gas emissions, nutrient management, and water quality. The position involves working with postdoctoral scientists, graduate students, undergraduate student workers, and collaborators from state and federal agencies and non-governmental organizations. Travel to field sites, including overnight stays, and occasional weekend work may be required. The appointment is available upon completion of the selection process.
Requirements
- A BA or BS in Agronomy, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Soil Science, Chemistry, biological sciences, or a related field.
- Experience working in the field and collecting field and laboratory data.
- Ability to work extended days outdoors in hot and cold conditions.
- Ability to work independently, create work plans, meet deadlines, and collaborate.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in field work, crop management, and operating farm equipment.
- Experience in some or preferably all of the listed qualification areas.
Responsibilities
- Support field and laboratory work for research on soil health under different management practices.
- Support ongoing projects assessing greenhouse gas emissions, nutrient management, and water quality.
- Work with postdoctoral scientists, graduate students, undergraduate student workers, and state, federal, and non-governmental organization collaborators.
- Travel to field sites, including overnight stays, as required.
Benefits
- Retirement options.
- Medical insurance options.
- Dental insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Long-term disability insurance.
- Accident insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Long-term care insurance.
- Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan.
- 14 university holidays per year, typically including a week off at Christmas.
- Annual and sick leave.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
