Assistant/Associate Professor – Soil Microbiology of Cropping Systems
| Company | Louisiana State University (LSU) |
|---|---|
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | PhD |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- A Ph.D. degree is required in Soil/Environmental Microbiology or a closely related field
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
- Willingness and ability to work closely with others and to conduct research at LSU AgCenter research stations is expected
- Development of scholarly (peer-reviewed) articles and educational curricula/programs for appropriate publications/journals and other outlets is expected
Responsibilities
- Develop a research and teaching program in soil microbiology and microbial ecology
- Conduct research activities focusing on bioremediation, nitrogen cycling, and carbon sequestration
- Direct M.S. and Ph.D. matriculating graduate students in the area of soil microbiology/ecology of cropping systems
- Teach an upper division (4000-level) course in Microbial Ecology and Nutrient Cycling in Soils and a graduate level course in Advanced Soil Microbiology/Microbial Processes
- Secure extramural funding to support the research program from federal and state agencies, commodity research boards, and appropriate agriculture industries
- Participate in regional, departmental and campus committees
- Publish research results in peer-reviewed journals and other scientific/technical publications
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in production agriculture is highly desirable