Postdoctoral Researcher (Rice Pathology Breeding and Genetics)
- Louisiana State University at Alexandria
- 0101 Rice Office Building
- 8mo ago
- Full-Time
- On-site
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Job Posting Title:
Postdoctoral Researcher (Rice Pathology Breeding and Genetics)
Position Type:
Other Academic
Department:
LSUAG PL3 - Southwest - RRS - Breeding (Adam Nicholas Famoso (00008687))
Work Location:
0101 Rice Office Building
Pay Grade:
Other Academic
Job Description:
Work Location: Position will be based at the LSU AgCenter H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station, near Crowley, Louisiana.
Position Description: The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and optimizing comprehensive plant disease screening protocols to support the applied rice breeding program at the LSU AgCenter. The position will focus on designing, validating, and improving both existing and new methodologies for immediate use in breeding, from early- and late-stage selection to commercial variety characterization.
Additional responsibilities include optimizing protocols for validating and monitoring trait markers associated with disease resistance loci prioritized for marker-assisted selection; evaluating trade-offs among scale, accuracy, resource allocation, and cost-efficiency in screening methodologies; leveraging existing trials and infrastructure to maximize breeding program efficiency; and collaborating closely with the Plant Pathology program to strengthen integration between breeding and pathology research. This role will require extensive field evaluations during the summer, travel to off-station test sites, and management of a winter nursery in Puerto Rico. The candidate will serve as a critical link between breeding and pathology efforts and must demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, organizational ability, and the capacity to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
Qualification Requirements: Completed Ph.D. in Plant Breeding or Plant Pathology and a minimum of three years' experience working with rice and U.S. rice diseases. Must have demonstrated expertise in field and controlled-environment disease screening and a strong understanding of the structure and organization of plant breeding programs. Proficiency in statistical analysis, with a solid foundation in the R programming language.
Salary and Benefits: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in line with NIH/NSF guidelines. 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: Upon completion of the interview process.
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025, or until an acceptable applicant is found.
Application Procedure: Apply online at https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU (or through Workday for internal applicants) by attaching cover letter with resume, official university transcripts, and three names and contact information of three references. (Paper, faxed or e-mailed application materials will not be accepted.) For questions on this position, contact:
Dr. Adam Famoso
H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station
1373 Caffey Road, Rayne, LA 70578
Email: afamoso@agcenter.lsu.edu
Phone: 337/788-7531
Website: www.lsuagcenter.com
The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Additional Job Description:
Competencies:
NoneSpecial Instructions:
Posting Date:
September 16, 2025
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
Additional Position Information:
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 University’s 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.
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About the LSU Agricultural Center:
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 AgCenter’s website at www.lsuagcenter.com.
The LSU Agricultural Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HCM Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU AgCenter Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-2258 or emailed HRMHelp@agcenter.lsu.edu.