Research Associate Specialist

Louisiana State University

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a grant-funded, non-tenure track position through 05/31/2027. Funding must be available for any continuation of appointment. The individual will be expected to perform a variety of duties as a research associate for the senior scientist conducting plant pathology research with agronomic crops at the Macon Ridge Research Station. These duties include supervision of student employees; conducting basic science laboratory techniques; collecting and computerizing research data; and managing research projects. Current projects would require the successful applicant to cooperate with various personnel of the Macon Ridge Research Station and related units in joint tasks when deemed necessary.

Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Plant Pathology, Plant Science, General Agriculture or other agriculture related fields of study is preferred.
• Applicants with a degree in another agricultural or basic science field will be considered qualifying provided they possess significant work experience in a plant science area.

Nice To Haves

• A master's degree is desired.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of student employees
• Conducting basic science laboratory techniques
• Collecting and computerizing research data
• Managing research projects
• Cooperating with various personnel of the Macon Ridge Research Station and related units in joint tasks when deemed necessary

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