Turfgrass Research Assistant

In this challenging role, you will support research activities related to turfgrass and ornamental plants.

Key responsibilities include hands-on work in the field, assisting with experiments, data collection, and maintaining research plots. You should have a passion for turfgrass science, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

This position entails working alongside undergraduate and graduate students, and principal investigators, to conduct field and greenhouse trials to evaluate the effects of various turfgrass management techniques. You will be responsible for plot layout, treatment application, and experimental design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish turfgrass plots from seed, sprigs, or sod.
• Apply pesticides to research plots following established protocols.
• Monitor turfgrass growth and assess the impact of treatments through data collection.

Qualification Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in turfgrass science, horticulture, or a related field is preferred.
• Prior experience in turfgrass management, research, or related work is advantageous.
• Basic knowledge of turfgrass maintenance techniques.
• Ability to operate relevant equipment (mowers, sprayers, aerifiers).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits:

The LSU Agricultural Center 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.

About the LSU Agricultural Center:

The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. The AgCenter is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect, and appreciation of differences in individuals. The AgCenter is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.