Postdoctoral Researcher
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Job Posting Title:
Postdoctoral Researcher
Position Type:
Other Academic
Department:
LSUAG PL1 - SPESS - Plant Environmental and Soil Sciences (Prasanta K Subudhi (00006738))
Work Location:
0216A Madison B. Sturgis (New Agronomy Bldg)
Pay Grade:
Other Academic
Job Description:
(This is a grant-funded position through 03/31/2027. Continuation will be dependent on availability of funding, job performance and project requirement)
Work Location: School of Plant, Environmental, & Soil Sciences, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Position Description: The School of Plant, Environmental, and Soil Sciences seeks a highly motivated candidate for a USDA-NIFA funded project focused on improving the sustainability of rice production. The successful candidate will help elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying salinity, drought, and heat tolerance in rice and will support the development of high-yielding breeding lines with enhanced resilience to these abiotic stresses. Primary responsibilities include applying bioinformatics and/or molecular biology approaches to identify, prioritize, and characterize candidate genes associated with stress-tolerance traits.
Qualification Requirements: Ph.D. in Plant Breeding, Genetics, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, or a related field with strong organizational, written and oral communication, and ability to work in cooperation with other lab members. The candidate should have a strong publication record, demonstrated bioinformatics and molecular biology skills, and experience in analyzing and interpreting next-generation sequencing (NGS) data.
Salary and Benefits: 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.
Date Available: Upon completion of the selection process.
Application Deadline: April 22, 2026 or until a suitable candidate is identified.
Application Procedure: Apply online at https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU (or through Workday for internal applicants) by attaching files containing a letter of application, curriculum vita, official university transcripts, and three letters of reference. Paper, faxed or e-mailed application materials will not be accepted, except that in lieu of attaching the reference letters online, they may be sent directly to:
Dr. Prasanta K. Subudhi
School of Plant, Environmental, and Soil Sciences, Louisiana State University AgCenter, 104 MB Sturgis Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Tel : (225) -578-1303 ; Fax : (225) -578-1403
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.lsuagcenter.com
The LSU Agricultural Center and LSU provide equal opportunities in programs and employment.
Additional Job Description:
Competencies:
NoneSpecial Instructions:
Postdoctoral Researcher (Bioinformatics and/or Plant Molecular Biology)
Posting Date:
April 8, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
Additional Position Information:
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.
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
Essential Position (Y/N):
About the LSU Agricultural Center:
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.
HCM Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU AgCenter Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-2258 or emailed [email protected].
