Postdoctoral Researcher

Responsibilities

• Assess virus establishment and movement in sweetpotato plants, focusing on virus coinfection dynamics
• Conduct multidisciplinary insect-mediated virus transmission experiments in both greenhouse and laboratory settings
• Manage research projects and maintain detailed experimental data
• Train students and visiting scholars within the Plant Virology Lab
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and lab members to advance research goals

Requirements

• Ph.D. in plant pathology, entomology, or a related field
• Experience in virus-vector dynamics and virus transmission
• Proficiency in molecular virus detection techniques
• Experience conducting experiments in laboratory and greenhouse environments
• Strong project management skills and a proven publication record
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for scientific collaboration

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working with sweetpotato or other root crops
• Advanced expertise in molecular biology related to plant viruses

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with education and experience
• Comprehensive medical insurance options including dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plan options
• Generous annual vacation and sick leave
• University holidays (typically 14 per year)
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan for childcare and medical expenses
• Possible educational leave and tuition exemption for LSU System coursework

About the Company

The LSU AgCenter is a key component of the Louisiana State University system, conducting agricultural-based research and providing extension services to the state. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, the AgCenter works to extend research-driven knowledge to improve agriculture and quality of life across Louisiana.