Post-doctoral Researcher
(This is a non-tenured track grant-funded position. Continuation will be dependent on funding, job performance, and continued need for the appointment)
WORK LOCATION: Audubon Sugar Institute, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, St. Gabriel, Louisiana.
JOB DESCRIPTION: The individual will be expected to conduct research on system development for the conversion of multiple feedstocks to biofuels and byproducts.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A Ph.D. in life sciences, chemistry, engineering or related field. Experience on biomass research is desired. The candidate should be able to work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team and have excellent communication, writing and computational skills.
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. Current benefits offered included 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, typical 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 interview process.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 30, 2008 or until a suitable candidate is selected.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send a letter of application, resume, three letters of recommendation (preferably by email) and university transcripts to:
Dr. Giovanna A. DeQueiroz
Assistant Professor
Audubon Sugar Institute
Louisiana State University Agricultural Center
3845 Highway 75
St. Gabriel, LA 70776
Email: gdequeiroz@agcenter.lsu.edu
Web site: 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/Affirmative Action Employer