Research Associate Plant Pathology & Crop Physiology - LSU AgCenter, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Job Title: Research Associate
Department: Plant Pathology & Crop Physiology
Institution:
LSU AgCenter
Baton Rouge, LA
United States
Application Deadline: Aug. 31, 2016
Position Start Date: Available immediately
Apply Online Here: https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU
Research Associate (This is a grant-funded, non-tenure track position. Funding must be available for any continuation of appointment.)
WORK LOCATION: Department of Plant Pathology & Crop Physiology, LSU AgCenter, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Conduct field and laboratory research on molecular biology of plant pathogens. Routine duties include: collecting plant tissue sample from affected trees in urban landscape, perform DNA isolation, PCR and restriction digestion, gel electrophoresis, and DNA sequence analysis; and daily lab activities including, maintaining experimental materials, equipment, and plant tissue specimens.
QUALIFICATIONS: B.S. or M. S. degree in Plant pathology or related field. Excellent skills in molecular biology techniques are required as is willingness to learn new techniques. Experience in working with fungi, microbial cultures, and/or microscopy is preferred. A valid Louisiana State driver’s license is required at the time of appointment. The successful candidate must be willing to use his/her own vehicle to travel to sampling sites, if needed. The successful candidate must be fluent in speaking English.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include 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, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 31, 2016 or until suitable candidate is identified.
DATE AVAILABLE: Upon completion of selection process. The initial appointment is for 12 months and is renewable and dependent upon continued funding.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Must apply online at https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU by attaching cover letter, resume, University transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. (Paper, faxed or e-mailed application materials will not be accepted.) For more information contact:
Dr. Raghuwinder Singh
Dept. of Plant Pathology and Crop Physiology
LSU Agricultural Center
302 Life Sciences Building
Baton Rouge, LA. 70803
Tel: (225) 578-4562
Fax: (225) 578-1415
E-Mail: rsingh@agcenter.lsu.edu
Web sites: www.lsuagcenter.com/plantdiagnostics
Department: Plant Pathology & Crop Physiology
Institution:
LSU AgCenter
Baton Rouge, LA
United States
Application Deadline: Aug. 31, 2016
Position Start Date: Available immediately
Apply Online Here: https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU
Research Associate (This is a grant-funded, non-tenure track position. Funding must be available for any continuation of appointment.)
WORK LOCATION: Department of Plant Pathology & Crop Physiology, LSU AgCenter, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Conduct field and laboratory research on molecular biology of plant pathogens. Routine duties include: collecting plant tissue sample from affected trees in urban landscape, perform DNA isolation, PCR and restriction digestion, gel electrophoresis, and DNA sequence analysis; and daily lab activities including, maintaining experimental materials, equipment, and plant tissue specimens.
QUALIFICATIONS: B.S. or M. S. degree in Plant pathology or related field. Excellent skills in molecular biology techniques are required as is willingness to learn new techniques. Experience in working with fungi, microbial cultures, and/or microscopy is preferred. A valid Louisiana State driver’s license is required at the time of appointment. The successful candidate must be willing to use his/her own vehicle to travel to sampling sites, if needed. The successful candidate must be fluent in speaking English.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include 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, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 31, 2016 or until suitable candidate is identified.
DATE AVAILABLE: Upon completion of selection process. The initial appointment is for 12 months and is renewable and dependent upon continued funding.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Must apply online at https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU by attaching cover letter, resume, University transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. (Paper, faxed or e-mailed application materials will not be accepted.) For more information contact:
Dr. Raghuwinder Singh
Dept. of Plant Pathology and Crop Physiology
LSU Agricultural Center
302 Life Sciences Building
Baton Rouge, LA. 70803
Tel: (225) 578-4562
Fax: (225) 578-1415
E-Mail: rsingh@agcenter.lsu.edu
Web sites: www.lsuagcenter.com/plantdiagnostics