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Job Posting Title:

Postdoctoral Researcher

   

Position Type:

Other Academic

   

Department:

LSUAM ORED - SBSAH - Center for Coastal Resiliency (Chris Kees (00066175))

   

Work Location:

1110 S. River Road Suite 100

   

Pay Grade:

   

Job Description:

This position is for a post-doctoral researcher with a primary focus on science, engineering, or design in coastal basins. The researcher is expected to have advanced training in civil, environmental, or coastal engineering, computational applied mathematics, coastal science, ecology, biology, or other physical sciences centered on coastal systems.  

The purpose of this position is to advance the scientific basis and engineering methods supporting informed design in coastal basins. Design objectives include protecting human life, mitigating flood and storm risk, supporting healthy and sustainable coastal ecosystems, and community resilience.

Job Responsibilities

Research and Development - The researcher is expected to lead research tasks on the application of computational models, development of computational models and tools, design and implementation of physical experiments in the laboratory or field, or engineering design. The ability to work on large, interdisciplinary teams is required. The position requires the ability to work productively with both graduate students and faculty members toward their research goals. The researcher is expected to balance duties between conducting and proposing independent research and supporting graduate students and faculty members on the team. (75%)

Proposal Development - Collaborate with faculty and research teams to identify funding opportunities and contribute to the preparation of competitive grant proposals.  Assist in the development, writing, and submission of research proposals to various funding sources. (10%)

Mentoring and Outreach - Mentor undergraduate and graduate students by providing guidance in research methodology, data analysis, and scientific writing.  Engage in departmental and university outreach activities to promote research initiatives and scientific literacy within the community. (10%)

Other duties as assigned. (5%)

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D in civil, environmental, or coastal engineering, computational applied mathematics, coastal science, ecology, biology or science centered on coastal systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D in civil, environmental, or coastal engineering, computational applied mathematics, coastal science, ecology, biology or science centered on coastal systems PLUS at least 3 years experience.

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please provide a cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references including name, title, phone number, and e-mail address.

Please attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application.

A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required before hiring.

Due to the nature of the position and/or position responsibilities, this position shall be subject to pre-employment screenings in accordance with University Policies as required and RS:17 screenings (https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?p=y&d=1297548).

For questions or concerns about 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 Dr. Chris Kees at cekees@lsu.edu.

   

Posting Date:

October 24, 2025

   

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

April 14, 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.

   

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

   

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