Water Quality Research Associate - Field & Lab

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College is seeking a Research Associate to support field and lab work in a soil health program at the Red River Research Station. The role involves collaboration with postdocs and students and requires travel to field sites with occasional overnight stays.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in a related field and has field experience, crop management knowledge, and farm equipment operation skills.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in Agronomy, Environmental Science, Soil Science, Chemistry, biological sciences, or a related field.
• Ideal candidate will have field experience, crop management experience, and experience operating farm equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support field and laboratory work for a soil health research program.
• Assist in projects assessing greenhouse gas emissions, nutrient management and water quality.
• Collaborate with postdocs, graduate students, undergraduate workers and collaborators from agencies.
• Travel to field sites, including overnight stays; weekend work may be required.

Skills

Field work

Data collection

Laboratory work

Farm equipment operation

Education

BS in Agronomy

BS in Environmental Science

BS in Soil Science

BS in Chemistry

BS in Biological Sciences

Job description

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College is seeking a Research Associate to support field and lab work in a soil health program at the Red River Research Station. The role involves collaboration with postdocs and students and requires travel to field sites with occasional overnight stays.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in a related field and has field experience, crop management knowledge, and farm equipment operation skills.