Postdoctoral Researcher

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Coastal Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Ecology, Oceanography, Earth Sciences, Civil Engineering, Hydrology, or a related field.
• Ph.D in Coastal Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Ecology, Oceanography, Earth Sciences, Civil Engineering, Hydrology, or a related field and experience with numerical modeling of ecological, hydrodynamic, geomorphic, or coastal systems.
• Demonstrated experience with model development, calibration, and validation.
• 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 Policy 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.
• Skills Needed:
• Preferred Skills:
• Posting Date:
• June 16, 2026
• Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
• October 14, 2026
• Additional Position Information:
• Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
• Essential Position (Y/N):
• LSU is an Equal Opportunity

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