Assistant Professor - Research

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Job Posting Title:

Assistant Professor - Research

   

Position Type:

Other Academic

   

Department:

LSUAM CCE - DOCS - Nutrient Carbon and Sediment Dynamics (Z. George Xue (00010098))

   

Work Location:

2173 Energy, Coast, and Environment Building

   

Pay Grade:

Academic

   

Job Description:

The Research Assistant Professor is a 9 month, non-tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Oceanography & Coastal Sciences at Louisiana State University. The position will report directly to the Chair of the Department of Oceanography & Coastal Sciences. The initial appointment is 9 month supported by external funding, with renewal contingent on continued availability of grants and contracts. The position will contribute centrally to the Mississippi River Delta Transition Initiative (MissDelta) and other coastal and ocean modeling programs. The successful candidate will establish and lead an independent research program focused on river-delta and shelf processes in the Gulf of America; serve as PI or Co-PI on extramurally funded projects; recruit, mentor, and supervise graduate students, postdocs, and staff; collaborate with faculty and stakeholders to co-produce actionable science; and develop, configure, and optimize coupled ocean and coastal models. Research outcomes are expected to be published in high-impact journals and presented at national and international conferences, advancing the department's research mission.

Job Responsibilities:

40% Conduct research using coupled atmospheric, ocean, wave, and sediment transport modeling systems to simulate and forecast hydrodynamic and biogeochemical conditions in the Gulf of America. Responsibilities include preparing progress and final reports for funded projects, conducting literature reviews to support ongoing and future research, collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data, and attending grant-related meetings to contribute to collaborative discussions.

25% Serve as Principal Investigator or Co-Principal Investigator on extramurally funded projects. Develop competitive proposals, secure research funding, and manage project budgets to sustain and grow independent research programs.

15% Recruit, mentor, and supervise graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and staff. Provide guidance in research design, numerical modeling, data analysis, and dissemination of results.

10% Collaborate with faculty, scientists, and stakeholders across institutions and agencies to co-produce actionable science that informs resilience and management strategies in the Gulf of America and beyond.

10% conferences. Contribute to the visibility and advancement of the departments research mission. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Oceanography, Coastal Science, Coastal Engineering or a closely related degree.

3 years postdoctoral experience in a research laboratory or five years experience as a extension professional.

Specific Experience:

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in model development and application in the Gulf of America using the Coupled Ocean–Atmosphere–Wave–Sediment Transport Modeling System (COAWST). A minimum of three years of postdoctoral experience in ocean modeling at a renowned oceanographic research institute is preferred. Candidates should have a strong record of peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals, along with experiences in securing extramural research funding.

Competencies:

Research Performance & Methods Proficient

Data Analysis Proficient

Effective Communications Proficient

Meeting Deadlines Proficient

Information Compilation & Processing Proficient

Contract and Grant Fund Sources Proficient

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Attach a cover letter, resume and three professional references along with email addresses, a copy of your transcript showing highest degree may be attached to your application, but an official transcript will be needed prior to hire. For questions regarding this position, contact Sharon Butler at sbutler@lsu.edu.

   

Posting Date:

December 12, 2025

   

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

June 9, 2026

  

Additional Position Information:

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