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Job Posting Details
Job Posting Title: 2-Year Postdoctoral Researcher Position Type: Other Academic Department: LSUAG PL1 - DAEA - Crop Production and Marketing Economics (Raghav Goyal (00076849)) Work Location: Martin D Woodin Hall Pay Grade: Other Academic
Job Description
This is a grant-funded, non-tenure track position through July 31, 2028. This is a 2-year, term limited postdoctoral appointment with no expectation of continuation beyond the stated end date.
Work Location: Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, Martin D. Woodin Hall, Baton Rouge Campus.
The Post Doctoral Researcher (2 year) positions primary purpose is to assist the faculty member with data management, analysis, and writing paper; support with mentoring and guiding research assistants and team members; and attend professional conferences, seminars, and workshops to present project findings. This position reports to the Dr. Raghav Goyal, Assistant Professor. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualification Requirements
Desired Qualifications
Salary and Benefits
Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit 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.
Application Details
Date Available: Upon completion of the selection process. Application Deadline: May 31, 2026 or until a suitable candidate is identified. Application Procedure: Apply online at https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU (or through Workday for internal applicants) by attaching files containing a letter of application, curriculum vita, official university transcripts, and three letters of reference. 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. Raghav Goyal Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness 225 Martin D. Woodin Hall Baton Rouge, LA 70803 Email: rgoyal@agcenter.lsu.edu Phone: 225-578-4567 www.lsuagcenter.com
Equal Opportunity Employer
The LSU Agricultural Center and LSU provide equal opportunities in programs and employment.
Additional Job Description
Competencies: None Special Instructions: 2-Year Postdoctoral Researcher Posting Date: March 12, 2026 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.
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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.
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.