Postdoctoral Researcher

Position Type: Other Academic

Department: LSUAG PL3 - Southwest Region (Tyler Ray Tagle Musgrove (00060818))

Work Location: Life Sciences Building, Department of Entomology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge

Pay Grade: Other Academic

(This is a grant-funded, non-tenure track position through 12/31/2027. Continuation of the appointment beyond this initial date will be contingent on availability of funding.

Position Description:

A grant-funded post-doctoral position is available to oversee a program of research to develop detection and management strategies for the rice delphacid, an invasive pest of rice in the southern United States. The post-doctoral researcher will be expected to independently lead a program to evaluate commercial varieties of rice for resistance to the rice delphacid. The researcher will cooperate with the PI and co-PIs to design and execute laboratory studies of the interactions among delphacids and rice or alternate hosts, cooperate with breeders to begin the development of resistant varieties, and collaborate with co-PIs to develop improved methods for detecting the delphacid, including eDNA-based strategies. Supervision of undergraduate students will be required.

Qualification Requirements:

A PhD in Entomology or related discipline and prior experience with management of rice pests is required.

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:

November 4, 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:

Tyler Musgrove H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station, LSU AgCenter 1373 Caffey Rd., Rayne, LA 70578 Phone : 337-788-7531 E-mail: tmusgrove@agcenter.lsu.edu Website: www.lsuagcenter.com

The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.

Additional Job Description:

Competencies: None

Special Instructions:

Postdoctoral Researcher

Skills Needed: Preferred Skills:

Posting Date:

October 21, 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 HRMHelp@agcenter.lsu.edu.