The scholar will research the evaluation of silicon fertilization and application of silica solubilizing bacteria in improving crop tolerance to stress and productivity.
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 Universitys 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.
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 AgCenters website at .
The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. The AgCenter is an EqualOpportunity/AffirmativeAction Employer and is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. To learn more visit The AgCenters Diversity Inclusion and Opportunity site.
The AgCenter is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.
Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU AgCenter Human Resources Management Office at or emailed .
The Louisiana State University System (LSU System), like a good pot of gumbo, offers something that appeals to every taste. The LSU System is composed of 10 campuses and a public hospital system spanning the state. Student enrollment exceeds 54,000 and the system boasts about 2,000 fa ... View more