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Postdoctoral Researcher at Louisiana State University - ApplyBlast

Postdoctoral Researcher

Louisiana State University

5 days ago

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

Onsite

Full Time

Senior

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About this role

A grant-funded, non-tenure track position at Louisiana State University to oversee research on detection and management strategies for the rice delphacid, an invasive pest of rice. The postdoctoral researcher will independently lead a program to evaluate commercial rice varieties for resistance to the pest, design laboratory studies on delphacid-rice interactions, and collaborate with breeders and co-PIs to develop resistant varieties and improved detection methods. The role requires supervision of undergraduate students and cooperation with the principal investigator and co-PIs.

Responsibilities

Oversee research program to develop detection and management strategies for rice delphacid
Independently lead program to evaluate commercial rice varieties for resistance to rice delphacid
Cooperate with PIs and breeders to design laboratory studies and develop resistant varieties

Skills

Qualifications

PhD in Entomology or related discipline

About Louisiana State University

lsu.edu

Headquarters

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

Company Size

1001-5000 employees

Founded

1860

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Louisiana State University (LSU) is the flagship public research university in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, offering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across the arts and sciences, engineering, business, agriculture, and health sciences. As an R1 research institution, LSU pursues cross-disciplinary research and innovation addressing global challenges—such as energy, coastal resilience, and public health—through partnerships with industry, government, and communities. With a vibrant campus life, nationally recognized athletics (the LSU Tigers), and extensive experiential and outreach programs, the university emphasizes student success, community engagement, and preparing graduates to lead regionally and globally.