Research Associate Specialist (Water Quality Research)

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Job Posting Title: Research Associate Specialist (Water Quality Research)

Position Type: Other Academic

Department: LSUAG PL3 - Northwest - Red River Research Station (Changyoon Jeong (00006749))

Work Location: 0103 Red River Admin. Building-New

Pay Grade: Other Academic

Job Description: This is a grant-funded, non-tenure track position. Funding must be available for any continuation of appointment. Work

Location

Red River Research Station, Bossier City, LA 71112

Position Description: The Soil and Water Quality Lab at the Red River Research Station, LSU AgCenter, is seeking a Research Associate to support field and lab work for a research program focused on soil health analysis under different management practices. Applicants should have an undergraduate degree (BA, BS) in Agronomy, Agriculture, Environmental Science, or a related field. The ideal candidate will have experience in the field, crop management, and operating farm equipment. The successful candidate will support ongoing projects assessing greenhouse gas emissions, nutrient management, and water quality. The position involves working with postdoctoral scientists, graduate students, undergraduate student workers, and state, federal, and non-governmental organization collaborators. Travel to field sites, including overnight stays, and occasional weekend work may be required.

Qualification

Requirements

• Applicant must hold a BS or BA in Agronomy, Environmental Science, Soil Science, Chemistry, biological sciences, or a related field. Applicants must possess experience in some, or preferably all, of the following: (1) working in the field and collecting field and laboratory data; (2) working extended days outside during hot and cold days; (3) working independently, creating work plans, meeting deadlines, and collaborating.

• LSU and the AgCenter are dedicated to fostering an environment where our employees feel appreciated for their skills and individual qualifications. If a candidate does not meet the minimum qualifications listed but has other qualifications or substantial experience related to the key responsibilities, we encourage them to apply (La RS 42:36).

• Salary and

Benefits

• Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. The LSU AgCenter offers a benefits package with multiple options, including retirement, medical, dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, and long-term care insurance; the Tax Saver Flexible Plan; 14 university holidays per year, typically including a week off at Christmas; annual and sick leave; an 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.

• Date Available: Upon completion of the selection process.

• Closing Date: November 11, 2026, or until a suitable candidate is identified.

• The LSU Agricultural Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• 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. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Plan, university holidays (14 per year), generous annual 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.

About the LSU Agricultural Center:

• The LSU AgCenter is one of eight campuses within the broader LSU enterprise (LSU System). 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. For more information, visit the AgCenter’s website at www.lsuagcenter.com.

• The LSU Agricultural Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.