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This is a 12-month, tenure-track position with a 60% research and 40% extension appointment. The position will have an 80% appointment in the Northeast Region and a 20% appointment in the Department of Entomology. The scientist is responsible for working with advisory committees to identify clientele needs, to develop research and extension programs that respond to those needs, and to assess program impact. The successful candidate will be expected to interact with commodity and agricultural industry partners to identify, develop and implement critical research projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and implementation of pest management programs for arthropod pests of field crops in northeast Louisiana, including corn, cotton, soybean, and grain sorghum. The extension component will include statewide contact responsibilities for one or more of these primary commodities. Applicants with diverse research interests and backgrounds will be considered. Expected research priorities include addressing current and emerging pest issues and refining existing plant protection strategies. The position will disseminate LSU AgCenter recommendations and provide current content to commodity web pages. Technology transfer and outreach to stakeholders must be accomplished with web content, social media, agricultural trade magazines and traditional extension methods (newsletters, blogs, oral delivery, and formal extension publications). Formal participation in multi-disciplinary, regional, and national research initiatives will be expected. Results of research will be published in peer-reviewed journals and other scientific/technical publications. The successful candidate will be expected to support the activities of the position by soliciting extramural funding from federal and state agencies, commodity (state and national) research boards, and agrochemical companies and other industry sources.

The candidate will be expected to participate in graduate education in the Department of Entomology and serve as a major advisor or committee member for graduate students in the department. The candidate will participate in departmental committees and in periodic departmental meetings.

Apply online at https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU (or through Workday for internal applicants) by attaching a single PDF file containing a letter of application, curriculum vita, official university transcripts, three letters of reference and a statement describing how diversity would figure into your teaching, research, or extension activities. Paper, faxed or e-mailed application materials will not be accepted, except that in lieu of attaching the reference letters online, they may be sent directly to:

Dr. Melissa Cater
212-B Macon Ridge Road
Louisiana State University Agricultural Center
Winnsboro, LA 71295
Tel.: (318) 435-2903; Fax: (318) 435-2902
Email: mcater@agcenter.lsu.edu

The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Ph.D. in entomology, applied biology/ecology, or other closely related agricultural field of study is required. Training in field crops research and agronomic production practices is critical to the success of the position. Applicants should possess effective oral, written, and electronic communication skills necessary for presentations to a variety of audiences. Evidence of successful grantsmanship, research activity, and stakeholder interaction will be important considerations. The ability to multi-task and work in a team environment with research and extension faculty representing other disciplines is critical. A working knowledge of U.S. field
crop arthropod biology and ecology is necessary. Previous experience with IPM-oriented research, surveys of pesticide-resistant insect populations, evaluation of transgenic crops, and working with graduate students is preferred.