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Research Associate Specialist (Water Quality Research)
Position Type:
Other Academic
Department:
LSUAG PL3 - Northwest - Red River Research Station (Changyoon Jeong (00006749))
Work Location:
0103 Red River Admin. Building-New
Pay Grade:
Other Academic
Job Description:
This is a grant-funded, non-tenure track position. Funding must be available for any continuation of appointment.
Work Location: Red River Research Station, Bossier City, LA 71112
Position Description: The Soil and Water Quality Lab at the Red River Research Station, LSU AgCenter, is seeking a Research Associate to support field and lab work for a research program focused on soil health analysis under different management practices. Applicants should have an undergraduate degree (BA, BS) in Agronomy, Agriculture, Environmental Science, or a related field. The ideal candidate will have experience in the field, crop management, and operating farm equipment. The successful candidate will support ongoing projects assessing greenhouse gas emissions, nutrient management, and water quality. The position involves working with postdoctoral scientists, graduate students, undergraduate student workers, and state, federal, and non-governmental organization collaborators. Travel to field sites, including overnight stays, and occasional weekend work may be required.
Qualification Requirements: Applicant must hold a BS or BA in Agronomy, Environmental Science, Soil Science, Chemistry, biological sciences, or a related field. Applicants must possess experience in some, or preferably all, of the following:
- working in the field and collecting field and laboratory data;
- working extended days outside during hot and cold days;
- working independently, creating work plans, meeting deadlines, and collaborating.
LSU and the AgCenter are dedicated to fostering an environment where our employees feel appreciated for their skills and individual qualifications. If a candidate does not meet the minimum qualifications listed but has other qualifications or substantial experience related to the key responsibilities, we encourage them to apply (La RS 42:36).
Salary and Benefits: Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. The LSU AgCenter offers a benefits package with multiple options, including retirement, medical, dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, and long-term care insurance; the Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan; 14 university holidays per year, typically including a week off at Christmas; annual and sick leave; an 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 selection process.
Application Deadline: November 11, 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 vitae, official university transcripts, and three letters of reference. Paper, faxed, or e-mailed application materials will not be accepted, except that instead of attaching the reference letters online, they may be sent directly to:
Dr. Changyoon Jeong
Professor of Soil and Water Management
Red River Research Station, LSU AgCenter
262 Research Station Drive
Bossier City, LA 71112
Phone: 318-408-0985
E-mail: cjeong@agcenter.lsu.edu
The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.
Additional Job Description:
Competencies:
None
Special Instructions:
Skills Needed:
Preferred Skills:
Posting Date:
October 28, 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.
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):
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.
The LSU Agricultural Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HCM 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.
Job Posting Title:
Research Associate Specialist (Water Quality Research)
Position Type:
Other Academic
Department:
LSUAG PL3 - Northwest - Red River Research Station (Changyoon Jeong (00006749))
Work Location:
0103 Red River Admin. Building-New
Pay Grade:
Other Academic
Job Description:
This is a grant-funded, non-tenure track position. Funding must be available for any continuation of appointment.
Work Location: Red River Research Station, Bossier City, LA 71112
Position Description: The Soil and Water Quality Lab at the Red River Research Station, LSU AgCenter, is seeking a Research Associate to support field and lab work for a research program focused on soil health analysis under different management practices. Applicants should have an undergraduate degree (BA, BS) in Agronomy, Agriculture, Environmental Science, or a related field. The ideal candidate will have experience in the field, crop management, and operating farm equipment. The successful candidate will support ongoing projects assessing greenhouse gas emissions, nutrient management, and water quality. The position involves working with postdoctoral scientists, graduate students, undergraduate student workers, and state, federal, and non-governmental organization collaborators. Travel to field sites, including overnight stays, and occasional weekend work may be required.
Qualification Requirements: Applicant must hold a BS or BA in Agronomy, Environmental Science, Soil Science, Chemistry, biological sciences, or a related field. Applicants must possess experience in some, or preferably all, of the following:
- working in the field and collecting field and laboratory data;
- working extended days outside during hot and cold days;
- working independently, creating work plans, meeting deadlines, and collaborating.
LSU and the AgCenter are dedicated to fostering an environment where our employees feel appreciated for their skills and individual qualifications. If a candidate does not meet the minimum qualifications listed but has other qualifications or substantial experience related to the key responsibilities, we encourage them to apply (La RS 42:36).
Salary and Benefits: Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. The LSU AgCenter offers a benefits package with multiple options, including retirement, medical, dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, and long-term care insurance; the Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan; 14 university holidays per year, typically including a week off at Christmas; annual and sick leave; an 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 selection process.
Application Deadline: November 11, 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 vitae, official university transcripts, and three letters of reference. Paper, faxed, or e-mailed application materials will not be accepted, except that instead of attaching the reference letters online, they may be sent directly to:
Dr. Changyoon Jeong
Professor of Soil and Water Management
Red River Research Station, LSU AgCenter
262 Research Station Drive
Bossier City, LA 71112
Phone: 318-408-0985
E-mail: cjeong@agcenter.lsu.edu
The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.
Additional Job Description:
Competencies:
None
Special Instructions:
Skills Needed:
Preferred Skills:
Posting Date:
October 28, 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.
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):
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.
The LSU Agricultural Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HCM 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Business Development Specialist
Align your training plan with BD functions
Your DS-2019 training plan must map directly to business development tasks: market analysis, client acquisition, partnership negotiation, or sales pipeline management. Vague plans get rejected. Draft it in concrete, measurable terms before approaching any designated sponsor.
Check whether the 2-year rule applies
Specialist and Trainee J-1 visa holders from countries with exchange agreements sometimes face a two-year home-residency requirement. Verify your country's status with USCIS before accepting an offer, since this affects any future H-1B visa or green card pathway.
Target host employers with international revenue lines
Business development roles at companies with active cross-border sales or global partnerships are far more likely to justify a J-1 Trainee placement than purely domestic firms. Search Migrate Mate to filter for U.S. employers whose roles align with J-1 exchange objectives.
Verify your designated sponsor's sector expertise
Not every State Department-designated sponsor administers Trainee or Specialist programs for commercial or business functions. Confirm that your chosen sponsor has issued DS-2019 forms for business development or management training before you commit to their enrollment process.
Benchmark your offer against OFLC Wage Search data
Your host employer's compensation must meet prevailing wage standards for your role and location. Pull the wage level for your SOC code using OFLC Wage Search before signing anything, so your training plan's compensation section clears the designated sponsor's compliance review.
Prepare evidence of your prior professional exposure
Trainee category applicants must show at least one year of prior education or experience in business development or a related commercial field. Gather performance reviews, project portfolios, or transcripts now. Sponsors use these documents to validate that your U.S. placement is a genuine training experience, not entry-level employment.
Business Development Specialist J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Business Development Specialist role?
It depends on where you are in your career. Current students completing degree programs typically use the Intern category for short-term BD placements. Early-career professionals with at least one year of relevant experience qualify for the Trainee category, which is the most common path for Business Development Specialist roles. The Specialist category applies to experienced practitioners recognized as experts in a specific field.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa, the hiring company or a separate organization?
A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 form and holds legal responsibility for your J-1 status. The hiring company is your host employer, not your visa sponsor. Organizations like Cultural Vistas or AIPT administer the program, monitor compliance, and sign off on your training plan. The host employer provides the actual work placement and compensation.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 Business Development Specialists?
Most U.S. employers aren't advertising J-1 host positions explicitly, so direct outreach matters. Use Migrate Mate to identify companies whose roles align with J-1 exchange objectives in business development functions. Focus on firms with international operations or cross-border sales teams, since their business case for a J-1 Trainee placement is easier for a designated sponsor to validate.
Can I switch host employers mid-program if a better BD role comes up?
Changing host employers during an active J-1 program requires your designated sponsor's approval and typically means amending or reissuing your DS-2019. The new host must agree to the original training plan objectives, or a revised plan must be submitted. Unauthorized changes to your placement violate J-1 program conditions and can jeopardize your status entirely.
Does a Business Development Specialist role qualify for J-1 status if it's mostly sales?
J-1 Trainee and Specialist programs require the placement to be a genuine training or knowledge-exchange experience, not routine employment. A role focused purely on sales quotas without a structured learning component may not satisfy that standard. Roles that combine client acquisition with market research, strategic planning, or cross-functional collaboration are more defensible. Your designated sponsor makes the final determination based on your training plan's content.