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Job Posting Title:
Postdoctoral Researcher
Position Type:
Other Academic
Department:
LSUAM Engineering - CE - Coastal Studies (Muriel Brückner (00082113))
Work Location:
3255 Patrick F. Taylor Hall
Pay Grade:
Other Academic
Job Description:
Louisiana State University is seeking applications for a postdoctoral position in computational coastal and riverine engineering. The appointee will be a member of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the interdisciplinary Center for Computation and Technology. The position is supported by the university-wide commitment to advancing coastal science and engineering, which spans multiple departments, centers, and institutes (www.lsu.edu/coast).
The goal of the postdoctoral researcher is to make fundamental contributions to the next generation of eco-morphodynamic modeling software used to study biophysical feedbacks in estuaries a
Job Description:
50% - Research and development of coupling ecological and hydro-morphodynamic processes in two- and three-dimensional computational models of hydrodynamic flow, waves, sediment transport and morphology, specifically the authorship of peer-reviewed journal articles and supporting research software. Research includes assessment of biophysical processes in deltaic and estuarine morphodynamic change, including restoration applications and climate change scenarios.
30% - Software development and maintenance of the open source model for computational methods and simulation (https://github.com/murielbruckner/Dynamic-saltmarsh-microphytobenthos-model).
15% - Mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students, specifically, supporting research group meetings, guiding student projects, and presenting occasional seminars and classroom presentations.
5% - Other duties as assigned
Minimum qualifications:
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Computational Science and Engineering, or related field.
Additional Qualifications:
Prior experience and strong motivation to continue work in hydrodynamic modeling, sediment transport, morphodynamics, and/or marine ecology are desirable. Prior experience in using Delft3D, python and/or MATLAB is preferable but not required.
Additional Job Description:
Special Instructions:
Please attach resume to your application. For questions regarding the position, contact the hiring manager, Dr. Muriel Bruckner, at mbruckner@lsu.edu.”
Posting Date:
August 20, 2024
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!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
Essential Position (Y/N):
LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:
LSU is designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hr@lsu.edu).
HCM Contact Information:
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