Postdoctoral Researcher

Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeastern Louisiana University.

Southeastern Louisiana University's Department of Chemistry and Physics invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to participate in the chemical monitoring component of the Lake Maurepas Monitoring Project. The prospective candidate will focus on understanding the fate and transport of possible toxic chemicals in the environment. This study is being conducted in the context of a potential carbon sequestration project in Lake Maurepas. The postdoctoral researcher will focus on the analysis of water, sediment, and biotic samples, and be responsible for data collection, data analysis, report/manuscript writing, and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
PhD in (analytical) chemistry, environmental science, computer engineering, computer science, or a related field by hire date

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Expertise in pollutant/contaminant monitoring
Expertise in environmental data analysis and coding
Having high quality publications
Expertise in non-targeted analysis (NTA) on waters, suspended sediments, and organisms is desired
Expertise in GC-HRT+ 4D system, Xevo G3 QT of Systems, and Mercury/elemental Analyzer is desired

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Exceptional problem solving and critical thinking skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively in meetings to deliver and report on project progress
Strong leadership, management skills, and the ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary research lab

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Cover Letter
Resume/Vita
Copies of Transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if hired)
Names and contact information of 3 references

Please direct your questions to Professor Emami at fereshteh.emami@selu.edu

Posting Close Date

March 20, 2025

Please Note:  Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.

Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.

How to Apply:

Click on the Apply button and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies. Any required documents should be attached under the Resume/CV section of your application. If all required documents are not attached you will NOT be considered.