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Job Posting Title: Research Associate SpecialistPosition Type: Other AcademicDepartment: LSUAG PL1 - SPESS - Plant Environmental and Soil Sciences (Niranjan Baisakh (00005139))Work Location: 0111 Madison B. Sturgis (New Agronomy Bldg)Pay Grade: Other Academic

(This is a grant-funded, non-tenure track position for one year. Funding must be available for any continuation of appointment.

The Sugarcane Genetics Laboratory of the School of Plant, Environmental, and Soil Sciences is seeking a Research Associate (RA) to conduct computational genetic studies to improve desirable agronomic traits in sugarcane. The researcher will use contemporary bioinformatics and quantitative genetics tools to facilitate genomics-assisted breeding in sugarcane. The incumbent will be expected to work in the greenhouse and field setting, as needed.

A B.S. or M.S. degree in Plant Breeding, Genetics, or related field. Candidates experienced with handling high-throughput sequence, genotypic and phenotypic datasets using Python and/or R will be preferred. Applicants must be motivated to work independently as well as in a team environment. Good communication skills are a requirement. 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 will be commensurate with education and experience.
• The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options.
• Current benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year, typically includes a week off at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) 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.

Upon completion of the selection process.

September 1, 2026 or until a suitable candidate is identified.

Competencies: None

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Posting Date: August 14, 2026 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

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 Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year), generous annual (vacation) 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.

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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.

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU AgCenter Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-2258 or emailed HRMHelp@agcenter.lsu.edu.

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