Postdoctoral Researcher

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Job Posting Title:

Postdoctoral Researcher

   

Position Type:

Other Academic

   

Department:

LSUAM CCE - DOCS - Seascape Ecology Lab (Daniel Holstein (00051834))

   

Work Location:

2259 Energy, Coast, and Environment Building

   

Pay Grade:

Other Academic

   

Job Description:

LSU's Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences is seeking a postdoctoral researcher with expertise in marine diseases, coral reef ecology, and/or computational biology. The researcher will advance efforts to understand the spread of coral disease, and play a key role in the integration of multifaceted field, laboratory, and simulation datasets into multiscale epidemiological models. Coding experience is required, and familiarity with oceanographic products and data types is highly valuable, The appointee will engage in software development. This position collaborates with a diverse team across six academic institutions, and the appointee will conduct research, manage projects, prepare peer-reviewed research products, and attend and present at national and international conferences. It is expected that this position's duration will extend from 18-24 months.

40% Will be responsible for data integration, analysis, and modeling to understand the spatial ecology

and epidemiology of a coral disease.

30% Will be responsible for software development.

25% Will organize and lead meetings, prepare progress and final reports, conduct literature reviews,

collect and analyze data, code development, simulation and statistical modeling, attend grant

related meetings, and prepare publications, reports and presentations.

5% Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D.

Specific Experience:

Experience in analyzing biological and/or physical oceanographic data, the application of statistical or simulation techniques, and preparing and submitting peer-reviewed publications.

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Attach a cover letter, resume and three professional references along with their email addresses. A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application. However, official transcripts are required prior to hire. If your degree was earned outside the US, a credential evaluation will be required. This position will require vehicle operation; a valid Driver's License is required. This position is subject to drug/alcohol testing in accordance with PS-67.

   

Posting Date:

November 30, 2023

   

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 - 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!

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Essential Position (Y/N):

   

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