Assistant/Associate/Professor
(Animal Science)
(Anticipated)
WORK LOCATION: Hill Farm Research Station (Homer, LA) and Red River Research Station (Bossier City, LA). Domicile will be Homer and successful candidate will conduct animal science research at both locations. The Hill Farm Research Station is located in north central Louisiana and is the most northern station in the state. The station is situated in the hills of the Upper Coastal Plain on predominately sandy soils. The station contains 1,400 acres of land with approximately 50% of the land area devoted to beef cattle, pasture, and hay production. Approximately 350 mature cows along with calves will be available for use in research. Poultry, forage, and forestry research utilizes the remainder of the acreage. The Red River Research Station is located in west Louisiana along the Red River on alluvial soils. The station has about 165 acres devoted to beef cattle with about 100 head of mature cows. An additional 400 acres is devoted to row crop and related research. Both stations are staffed and equipped for animal science research, and a forage agronomist has research responsibilities at both stations as well.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: This is a tenure track position. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing a productive, relevant, and mission-oriented research program with the aim to improve the profitability of beef producers in Louisiana. Research will focus primarily on, but will not be limited to, ruminant nutrition as it relates to cow / calf management, stocker management, and/or replacement heifer development. He / she will be required to collaborate with researchers and extension specialists within the LSU AgCenter to identify critical research needs, as well as partner with industry and other universities in cooperative studies. Successful candidate will be required to document and publish results from the research in refereed journals and other scientific outlets appropriate to the discipline. Submission of grants for extramural support of the research program will also be expected. He / she will be expected to maintain qualification for membership on the graduate faculty and establish an adjunct professional relationship with the School of Animal Sciences for the purpose of working with graduate student programs. The position is assigned a full time research associate at the Hill Farm and support staff at both stations to support the research effort in addition to ample equipment and supplies at both locations. The successful candidate will be expected to manage personnel, equipment, and supplies. Responsibilities will also include participation in professional and technical meetings and other outreach as is necessary to inform producers, industry personnel, and other research scientists of project activities and findings. The successful candidate will work through the respective regional directors for overall coordination of the research at the two stations and will coordinate day-to-day operations with a research farm supervisor.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D. in Ruminant Nutrition or closely related animal science field of study is required. Experience and training in beef cattle research and herd management with a forage emphasis are highly desirable. Applicants should demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills necessary for professional presentations and be able to interact well with beef producers and other stakeholders.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. 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 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: February 1, 2010 or upon completion of selection process.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 5, 2010 or until a suitable candidate is identified
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply online at https://lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu/ by attaching cover letter with resume, transcripts, and a list of three references. For more information contact:
Dr. Allen Nipper, Regional Director and Professor
North Central Region – Hill Farm Research Station
11959 Hwy 9, Homer, La. 71040
Phone: 318-927-2578
Email: anipper@AgCenter.lsu.edu
Web site: www.lsuagcenter.com
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