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Postdoctoral Researcher

0108 Madison B · Contract

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HRHRISResearchCommunicationAgronomy

About the role

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Responsibilities

  • A Postdoctoral Researcher position is available within the Aquatic Plant Management Laboratory at Louisiana State University with a specific focus on developing new chemical, biological, and integrated pest management (IPM) control techniques for invasive aquatic plant species.
  • Duties will include the design, establishment, maintenance, evaluation, collection, writing, and publication of data from small- and field-scale research studies.

Requirements

  • The candidate must have a Ph.D. in weed science, entomology, natural resource management, or related field.
  • Experience with the management of aquatic weeds using herbicides and biocontrol is desired.
  • Familiarity with the handling of pesticides, knowledge of weed management, insect rearing, boat operation, and computer applications are desirable.
  • The candidate must be able to collaborate with members of the laboratory and multidisciplinary teams and have strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Funding must be available for any continuation of appointment).

Nice to have

  • Course work or experience in Agronomy, Horticulture, Weed Science, Entomology, Integrated Pest Management, and Wildlife and Fisheries is preferred.

Skills

  • Posting Date:
  • July 21, 2026
  • Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
  • Additional Position Information:
  • Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
  • Benefits - The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options.
  • Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.
  • Essential Position (Y/N):
  • About the LSU Agricultural Center:
  • The LSU AgCenter, is one of eight campuses within the broader LSU enterprise (LSU System).
  • For more information, visit the AgCenter's website at www.lsuagcenter.com.
  • The LSU Agricultural Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation

  • Salary and Benefits: Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits

  • Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
  • The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options.
  • Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Equal opportunity

  • The LSU AgCenter includes the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, which conducts agricultural-based research, and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, which extends the knowledge derived from research to the people of the state.
  • The AgCenter is headquartered in Baton Rouge and has 12 "on campus" academic departments and five regions which are made up of 15 branch research stations and an extension office in each parish.
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