Sugarcane Genetics Research Associate — Bioinformatics

Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge invites applications for a Research Associate Specialist to conduct computational genetic studies aimed at improving sugarcane traits. The role integrates bioinformatics with quantitative genetics to advance genomics-assisted breeding.

The incumbent will work in greenhouse and field settings as needed, collaborating with the Sugarcane Genetics Laboratory and Plant Environmental and Soil Sciences teams.

Qualifications

• A B.S. or M.S. degree in Plant Breeding, Genetics, or related field.
• Experience handling high-throughput sequence data, genotypic and phenotypic datasets using Python and/or R preferred.
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team; good communication is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct computational genetic studies to improve desirable agronomic traits in sugarcane.
• Use bioinformatics and quantitative genetics tools to enable genomics-assisted breeding.
• Work in greenhouse and field settings as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Plant Breeding/Genetics or related field

Tools

Python

R

Job description

Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge invites applications for a Research Associate Specialist to conduct computational genetic studies aimed at improving sugarcane traits. The role integrates bioinformatics with quantitative genetics to advance genomics-assisted breeding.

The incumbent will work in greenhouse and field settings as needed, collaborating with the Sugarcane Genetics Laboratory and Plant Environmental and Soil Sciences teams.