Assistant Professor - Plant Biologist

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Job Posting Title:

Assistant Professor- Plant Biologist

Position Type:

Faculty

Department:

LSUAM Science- Department of Biological Sciences (Patrick Joseph DiMario (00009021))

Work Location:

0424 Life Sciences Building

Pay Grade:

Academic

Job Description:

The Department of Biological Sciences within the College of Science at Louisiana State University (LSU) invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in plant biology. This broad search will consider applicants whose research focuses on any area of modern plant biology including but not limited to biochemistry, physiology, development, and genomics. Collaborative opportunities are readily available within the department, college, and the LSU system.

Duties Include:

50% Develop and maintain a vigorous, independent, and extramurally funded research program. Participation in service activities related to research is expected.

50% Teach and mentor students. Teaching assignments will be available in both the candidate's specialty and in introductory biology. The candidate will mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research. Participation in service activities related to teaching and mentoring is expected.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in biology or a related field and have completed postdoctoral training in plant biology research.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates whose research aligns with the LSU Scholarship First Agenda (https://www.lsu.edu/scholarship-first/) priorities of agriculture, biomedicine, coast, defense, and/or energy are particularly encouraged to apply.

Candidates should demonstrate evidence of excellence in research and have identified potential extramural funding sources.

Candidates are desired who demonstrate potential and/or evidence of excellence in mentoring and teaching students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

This position may be required to report to campus in times of emergency and/or closure per PS-18.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please upload a single pdf document containing the following elements in the order below.

• Cover letter (2 pages or fewer)
• Curriculum Vitae (4 pages or fewer)
• Statement of research interests (4 pages or fewer)
• Statement of teaching and mentoring interests (2 pages or fewer)
• The names and contact information of three references who can provide letters of recommendation at a future date.

An official copy of the highest degree transcript will be needed prior to hire.

Review of applications will begin October 15, 2025.

Questions about the position can be directed to the search committee chair, David Vinyard (dvinyard@lsu.edu) and/or senior HR specialist Lori Bond (lbond3@lsu.edu).

Posting Date:

September 5, 2025

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

March 4, 2026

Additional Position Information:

Background Check- An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits- LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

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.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.