Assistant/Associate/Professor – Rice Extension Specialist
| Company | Louisiana State University (LSU) |
|---|---|
| Location | Lafayette, LA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | PhD |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- A Ph.D. in agronomy, soil science, plant pathology, plant breeding, entomology, weed science or other closely related agricultural field of study is required.
- Documented training in field crops research and agronomic production practices is critical to the success of the position.
- Applicants must have demonstrated effective oral, written and electronic communication skills necessary for presentations to a variety of audiences.
- Evidence of successful grantsmanship, research activity, and stakeholder interaction will be important considerations.
- The ability to multi-task and work in a team environment with research and extension faculty representing other disciplines is critical.
Responsibilities
- Interact with commodity and agricultural industry partners to identify, develop, and implement critical extension programs and research projects.
- Collaborate with research and extension faculty within Louisiana and with national experts on issues of shared interest and importance.
- Publish results of research in peer-reviewed journals and other scientific/technical publications.
- Solicit extramural funding to support the activities of the position from federal and state agencies, commodity research boards, and agro-industries.
- Develop applied and mission-oriented extension and research programs focused on production issues important to the rice industry.
- Conduct collaborative and independent research efforts at the HRC Rice Research Station, LSU AgCenter stations, and/or on farm with cooperating producers.
- Deliver information and technology transfer through various methods including demonstration trials, field days, producer meetings, and traditional extension methods.
- Work with advisory committees to identify clientele needs, develop research and extension programs, and assess program impact.
- Participate in professional and technical meetings and other outreach to inform producers, industry personnel, and other research scientists of project activities and findings.
- Train graduate students and serve on graduate student committees.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with the US rice industry is strongly desired.
- Knowledge of production farming practices and challenges is strongly desired.