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Louisiana State University Agricultural Center
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Rice Genome Editing and Abiotic Stress Tolerance Louisiana State University Agricultural Center in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Molecular Biology
Funding
Grant-funded, non-tenure-track position through March 31, 2028, with continuation dependent on job performance, project requirements, and funding availability. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Benefits may include retirement, medical and supplemental insurance options, paid holidays, annual and sick leave, an Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework within the LSU System; specific benefits depend on job category, effort
Deadline
Nov 25, 2026
Country
United States
University
Louisiana State University Agricultural Center
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About this position
The School of Plant, Environmental, and Soil Sciences at the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for a USDA-NIFA-funded project focused on improving the sustainability of rice farming.
The research will investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying rice tolerance to salinity, drought, and heat stress. The postdoctoral researcher will design experiments to identify and validate genomic targets and candidate genes, then apply genome-editing tools to develop high-yielding rice breeding lines with improved tolerance to these abiotic stresses.
The project provides an opportunity to work across plant biotechnology, molecular biology, plant genetic engineering, tissue culture, genetic transformation, and genome editing. The researcher will also publish findings in peer-reviewed journals, present results at professional meetings, conferences, and workshops, and mentor graduate students.
The position is based in the School of Plant, Environmental, and Soil Sciences at the LSU Agricultural Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, within an agricultural research environment connected to the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station and the broader LSU System.
Funding details
Grant-funded, non-tenure-track position through March 31, 2028, with continuation dependent on job performance, project requirements, and funding availability. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Benefits may include retirement, medical and supplemental insurance options, paid holidays, annual and sick leave, an Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework within the LSU System; specific benefits depend on job category, effort
What's required
Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Plant Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering, or a related field; strong publication record; strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills; ability to work cooperatively with lab members; and essential experience in plant tissue culture, genetic transformation, and genome editing in any plant species. Experience with gene editing in rice is highly preferred. A satisfactory pre-employment background check is required.
How to apply
Apply online through the LSU Workday careers portal. Attach a letter of application, curriculum vitae, official university transcripts, and three reference letters. Reference letters may instead be sent directly to Dr. Prasanta K. Subudhi at [email protected] or the listed Baton Rouge address.
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