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Two-Year Postdoctoral Researcher in Sugarcane Invasive Pasture Mealybug Management Louisiana State University in United States

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Postdoc

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Environmental Science

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This is a full-time, grant-funded, non-tenure-track postdoctoral appointment for two years, with an end date of December 31, 2028 and no expectation of continuation beyond that date. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Benefits may include retirement, medical and supplemental insurance, paid university holidays, annual and sick leave, an Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework within the LSU System; specific benefits depe

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Nov 30, 2026

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Environmental Science
Agriculture
Biology
Remote Sensing
Entomology
Pest Management
Insecticide Toxicology

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About this position

Louisiana State University AgCenter is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for a two-year project on management strategies for the invasive pasture mealybug, Heliococcus novovillei, affecting sugarcane. The researcher will join the LSU Department of Entomology at the LSU Main Campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with research activities extending to field sites in other regions of the state.

The project combines field, greenhouse, and laboratory research. Activities include toxicological assays, field demonstration trials, and remote sensing designed to improve integrated pest management of the invasive pest. The postdoctoral researcher will independently design experiments, collect and analyze data, and publish and present research findings.

The role also includes supervising and instructing summer field assistants and facilitating graduate student research. The LSU Agricultural Center provides an agricultural research environment through the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, its academic departments, branch research stations, and statewide extension network.

This is a grant-funded postdoctoral appointment in agricultural entomology with a tentative start date of January 1, 2027, although earlier commencement may be possible.

Funding details

This is a full-time, grant-funded, non-tenure-track postdoctoral appointment for two years, with an end date of December 31, 2028 and no expectation of continuation beyond that date. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Benefits may include retirement, medical and supplemental insurance, paid university holidays, annual and sick leave, an Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework within the LSU System; specific benefits depe

What's required

A PhD in Entomology or another agricultural field is required. A valid driver's license is required. Diverse integrated pest management research experience, particularly in agricultural research settings, is desired. Experience with plant-insect interactions, insecticides, and insect ecology is preferred. Applicants must submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae with at least three references, and official university transcripts. Employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

How to apply

Apply online through the LSU Workday careers portal. Attach a letter of application, curriculum vitae including at least three references, and official university transcripts. Reference letters may alternatively be sent directly to Blake Wilson at [email protected].

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