Postdoctoral Researcher (2-year)

Louisiana State University • Oxford, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Work Location: The position will be housed on the LSU AgCenter Campus in Baton Rouge, LA, at the Department of Plant Pathology and Crop Physiology, LSU AgCenter. The person hired will also travel regularly to research sites in Baton Rouge, and occasionally to the LSU AgCenter Sweet Potato Research Station in Chase, LA. Position Description: A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available at the Sweetpotato Pathology Lab at Louisiana State University, to participate in a multi-disciplinary project, with a specific focus on developing more sensitive real-time RT-PCR methods for viruses and specific test for rapid field-based detection of sweetpotato viruses. Responsibilities and activities include assisting with field plot research and greenhouse studies, training students and visiting scientists and maintaining relationships with clientele. Prior experience with tissue culture, diagnostic testing, molecular biology tools, and working with quarantine pests is highly preferred.

Requirements

• PhD. in plant pathology, or related discipline. A successful candidate will have demonstrated experience working with viral plant pathogens.
• Excellent recordkeeping, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with colleagues within and among departments are required.

Nice To Haves

• experience in molecular biology
• experience in working with root and tuber crops
• experience in setting up and conducting lab, greenhouse, and field experiments
• Prior experience with tissue culture, diagnostic testing, molecular biology tools, and working with quarantine pests is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• assisting with field plot research and greenhouse studies
• training students and visiting scientists
• maintaining relationships with clientele

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

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree