Postdoctoral Researcher: Insect IPM & Field Trials

Louisiana State University; United States; Presencial; USD 52.000 - 66.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Louisiana State University AgCenter is seeking a two-year grant-funded Postdoctoral Researcher to oversee field, greenhouse and laboratory studies on management strategies for the invasive pasture mealybug in sugarcane. The appointment is 2-year, non-tenure track, with a January 1, 2027 start and occasional travel to field sites across Louisiana.

The role requires designing experiments, data analysis, and dissemination of results.

Formación

• PhD in Entomology or a related agricultural field.
• Possession of a valid driver's license is required.
• IPM research experience in agricultural settings is desirable.
• Experience researching plant–insect interactions, insecticides, and insect ecology is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee field, greenhouse, and laboratory research on management strategies.
• Design experiments, collect and analyze data.
• Publish and present results.
• Supervise summer field assistants and assist graduate students.
• Conduct toxicological assays, field trials, and remote sensing.

Conocimientos

Driver's license

IPM research

Plant–insect interactions

Insecticides

Insect ecology

Educación

PhD in Entomology or related field

Descripción del empleo

Louisiana State University AgCenter is seeking a two-year grant-funded Postdoctoral Researcher to oversee field, greenhouse and laboratory studies on management strategies for the invasive pasture mealybug in sugarcane. The appointment is 2-year, non-tenure track, with a January 1, 2027 start and occasional travel to field sites across Louisiana.

The role requires designing experiments, data analysis, and dissemination of results.