美国路易斯安那州立大学昆虫学博士后职位

Candidate will conduct an independent program of research on the use of insecticide and hormone seed treatments to protect rice from biotic and abiotic stresses. The incumbent is expected to coordinate lab activities involving projects with graduate students, undergraduate student workers and other collaborators. experience in insect culture and execution of greenhouse and lab bioassays to determine activities of insecticides against rice pests is also required. A solid understanding of experimental design and statistics will also be needed. Required Qualifications: A Ph.D in Entomology with previous experience using seed treatments to protect rice from insect and abiotic stresses. Special Requirements: Desired Qualifications: Posting Date: 09-20-2013 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Additional Position Information: This is a grant-funded, non-tenure track position. Funding must be available for any continuation of appointment. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. 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 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.