Coastal Research Scientist

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct advanced interdisciplinary research related to coastal systems science, engineering, and computational modeling
• Develop and apply computational models, engineering analyses, and laboratory or field experiments to support coastal basin research
• Coordinate research activities across interdisciplinary teams and manage complex research initiatives and sponsored projects
• Serve as Principal Investigator or key research personnel on sponsored research projects
• Identify and support the development of external funding opportunities and prepare competitive research proposals
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to graduate and undergraduate students
• Collaborate with faculty, governmental agencies, and external stakeholders to advance coastal resilience and ecosystem sustainability

Requirements

• Ph.D. in civil, environmental, or coastal engineering, computational applied mathematics, coastal science, ecology, biology, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience conducting advanced scientific or engineering research in coastal systems or environmental processes
• Experience in computational modeling and applied mathematics
• Experience coordinating complex research activities and collaborating within interdisciplinary teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving in leadership roles on sponsored research projects
• Proven track record of mentoring graduate and undergraduate researchers
• Experience with data analysis, laboratory experimentation, and field investigations related to coastal systems
• Experience preparing technical reports, research presentations, and successful grant proposals
• Experience collaborating with governmental agencies and external stakeholders

Benefits

• Health, life, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement options and flexible spending accounts
• Various leave options and paid holidays
• Wellness benefits and employee discounts
• Tuition exemption for qualified positions
• Training and development opportunities

About the Company

Louisiana State University is a premier land-, sea-, and space-grant institution dedicated to solving economic, environmental, and social challenges. Through its diverse institutions and programs, LSU conducts world-class research to improve quality of life, focusing on critical issues such as coastal protection, natural resource management, and ecosystem sustainability.