Postdoctoral Researcher - Multiple Positions

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Job Posting Title:

Postdoctoral Researcher- Multiple Positions

Position Type:

Other Academic

Department:

LSUAM Engineering- CE - Groundwater (Frank Tsung-Chen Tsai (00006434))

Work Location:

3255 Patrick F. Taylor Hall

Pay Grade:

Job Description:

The Louisiana State University, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering is seeking three (3) highly motivated Postdoctoral Researchers to conduct geological and geophysical data analysis, well log interpretation, large-scale geological modeling, and large-scale groundwater and solute transport modeling. A Ph.D. in Engineering or Engineering Science is required as well as a documented history of peer-reviewed publications in the research areas described above. The Postdoctoral Researchers will work closely with researchers at the Louisiana Water Resources Research Institute, facilitating Institute's research and outreach efforts and supervising graduate students. The position starts as early as May 19, 2025. The Postdoctoral Researchers will be under the close supervision of Dr. Frank Tsai.

Job Roles and Responsbilities:

• Conduct geological and geophysical data analysis and well log interpretation. Develop geological models using geological and geophysical data. (30%)
• Develop groundwater and solute transport models using MODFLOW 6 and parallel computing. (30%)
• Prepare technical reports, present project results to professional conferences, and publish research results to peer-reviewed journals. (30%)
• Advise Ph.D. and M.S. students. (5%)
• Other duties as assigned. (5%)

Additional Job Description:

Minimum Qualifications:

Education Level: Ph.D. in Engineering or Engineering Science

Specific Experience: Geological and geophysical data analysis, well log interpretation, large-scale geological modeling, and large-scale groundwater and solute transport modeling.

Years of Experience: 0

Preferred Qualifications:

Education Level: Ph.D. in Engineering or Engineering Science

Specific Experience: Geological and geophysical data analysis, well log interpretation, large-scale geological modeling, and large-scale groundwater and solute transport modeling

Years of Experience: 4

Special Instructions:

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Mr. Jason Pasqua (jpasqua@lsu.edu).

Posting Date:

April 10, 2025

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):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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