Work Location: The position will be located at the Red River Research Station, Bossier City, Louisiana. Red River Research Station, Bossier City, Louisiana.

Position Description: The incumbent will work on the USDA-funded project, which focuses on understanding the influence of cropping systems on runoff water quality and nutrient losses, and develop an irrigation strategy using agricultural return flows (recycling tailwater). Additional research will develop predictive simulations/models or utilize a processed-based model on soil properties, soil health, water quality, GHG emission, and crop production. The research will focus on studying soil chemical processes on water use efficiency, water quality, nutrient transport, and other soil services. The applicants will be expected to conduct field studies on the influence of soil management practices, including cover crops, additional carbon amendment, carbon sequestration, soil water storage, and C and N cycles to improve crop production. Other activities include research on the impact of climate change on crop production tlu-ough the management of GIS-based data analysis, and a GIS-based watershed model will be desired. The position also will be responsible for supervising student and transient employees.

Qualification Requirements: Minimum of a Ph.D. in Soil Science, Soil Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, or a closely related discipline with educational experience with Water Chemistry, Soil Physics, and Soil Fertility. Field experiences and model simulation in measuring and evaluating water quality, crop growth, C and N cycles, and soil health in response to interactions among the environment, the soil, and the crop are desirable.

Salary and Benefits: Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefits options. Current 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: June 10, 2023 or until a suitable candidate is selected.

Application Procedure: Apply online at LSU AgCenter Careers (or through Workday for internal applicants) by attaching cover letter with resume, official university transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. Paper, faxed or e-mailed application materials will not be accepted, except that in lieu of attaching the reference letters online, they may be sent directly to:

Dr. Changyoon Jeong, Associate Professor
LSU AgCenter/Red River Research Station
226 Research Station Drive
Bossier City, LA 71112
318-741-7430 (office)
cjeong@agcenter.lsu.edu
Web site: AgCenter website

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.