(This is a grant-funded, non-tenure track position for one year. Continuation will be dependent on funding, job performance, and continued need for the appointment.)
Work Location: School of Renewable Natural Resources, LSU Agricultural Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Position Description: A multi-investigator team is seeking a Post-doctoral Research Associate to participate in a collaborative project examining seagrass resources, carbon stocks and seagrass restoration in Guam, and explore submerged aquatic vegetation dynamics within coastal estuaries in Louisiana. The position is based in Louisiana with travel to Guam, and other islands. Applicants should hold a graduate degree (PhD) in biology, chemistry, coastal ecology, oceanography or related field. The ideal candidate will be experienced in working with state and federal agency work groups, field data collection including working in oceans and estuaries, as well as experience in the laboratory/greenhouse experiments, working with large datasets, exploring historical and spatial data, and analyzing data using advanced statistics. The successful candidate will be expected to assist, design, implement experiments and analyze data from Guam seagrass sampling, and develop studies to assess some aspect of seagrass communities in Guam (productivity, physiology, reproductive ecology, genetics, etc…), and/or with SAV communities within Louisiana. The position involves supporting and working with faculty, graduate students at LSU, and is highly collaborative with state, federal and non-governmental organization co-PIs on the Guam research. Travel to field sites locally, including overnight stays, and occasional weekend work will be required; travel to Guam and nearby islands expected with the larger researcher team.
Qualification Requirements: Applicant must hold a PhD degree in biological sciences, natural resources management, marine science, or a related field. Applicant must possess experience in some, or preferably all, of the following (1) experience working with submerged aquatic vegetation including field measurements and laboratory related work (2) experience working with large data sets and data analysis using R and GIS, (3) peer-review publications, and science communication, (4) the ability to work independently, create work plans, and meet deadlines.
Salary and Benefits: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options, including 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.
Date Available: Upon completion of the selection process.
Application Deadline: September 15, 2024 or until suitable candidate is located.
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. Megan La Peyre
LSU School of Renewable Natural Resources
Baton Rouge, LA 70803-6202
Tel: (225) 578-4180
Email: mlapeyre@agcenter.lsu.edu
Web site: www.lsuagcenter.com
The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
