Postdoctoral Researcher

Responsibilities

• Develop and advance numerical modeling frameworks for marsh and mangrove ecosystems using NUMAR, NUMAN, and FORMAN.
• Integrate ecosystem, geomorphic, and hydrodynamic models to assess restoration alternatives like marsh construction and river diversions.
• Refine model capabilities by incorporating mangrove forest structure and integrating with storm surge and wave models such as ADCIRC and XBeach.
• Prepare peer-reviewed publications and develop competitive research proposals.
• Participate in interdisciplinary collaborations and contribute to research project management.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Coastal Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Ecology, Oceanography, Earth Sciences, Civil Engineering, Hydrology, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with numerical modeling of ecological, hydrodynamic, geomorphic, or coastal systems.
• Demonstrated experience with model development, calibration, and validation.

Benefits

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

About the Company

Louisiana State University is a premier flagship research institution dedicated to solving economic, environmental, and social challenges. Through its diverse campuses and programs, LSU conducts world-class research in areas ranging from coastal protection and hurricane preparedness to energy and natural resource management.