Research Associate Specialist (field Crops Entomology - Sugarcane)

LSU AgCenter

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Not specified (likely onsite due to nature of fieldwork).
Integrated pest management experience required
Valid drivers license required for travel
Willing to perform physical outdoor work
The LSU AgCenter is seeking a full-time Research Associate Specialist in Field Crops Entomology focused on sugarcane pest management. The ideal candidate will conduct field, greenhouse, and laboratory studies, requiring a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and experience in integrated pest management

Job Summary

  • The successful candidate will be a full-time Research Associate expected to work independently to design experiments, collect and analyze data, and publish results.
  • Research activities include collecting samples for insect injury, planting experimental plots, and conducting insect biology assays in the greenhouse and laboratory.
  • The position offers an attractive benefits package including retirement, multiple medical insurance options, generous annual leave, and possible educational tuition exemptions.

Matching Summary

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The LSU AgCenter is seeking a full-time Research Associate Specialist in Field Crops Entomology focused on sugarcane pest management. The ideal candidate will conduct field, greenhouse, and laboratory studies, requiring a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and experience in integrated pest management.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Includes retirement, medical, dental, life, vacation, sick leave, and tuition exemption

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Integrated pest management experience required
  • Valid drivers license required for travel
  • Willing to perform physical outdoor work

Nice-to-have

  • Experience working in sugarcane preferred
  • Strong knowledge of agricultural systems
  • Ability to design independent experiments

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Entomology or related field
  • M.S. degree preferred
  • Possession of valid drivers license

Work Rights

Not specified

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