Postdoctoral Researcher
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Job Location:
Baton Rouge, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Job Posting Title:
Postdoctoral Researcher
Position Type:
Other Academic
Department:
LSUAG Chancellor - LAES - AGGRC - 2 (Jack Koch ())
Work Location:
Aquatic Germplasm & Genetic Resources Ctr
Pay Grade:
Other Academic
Job Description:
(This is a grant-funded non-tenure track position through 03/31/2028. Funding must be available for any continuation of appointment.)
Work Location: Aquatic Germplasm and Genetic Resources Center Baton Rouge Louisiana
Position Description: Quality management is essential to protecting the gene pools of aquatic species. These programs include quality evaluation quality control quality assurance and training to ensure standardized processes and high-quality material storage among research communities. Additive manufacturing technologies make it possible to fabricate simple accessible and inexpensive devices for direct integration into quality management activities. Responsibilities for this position include: (1) advancing the microdevice technology program at the Aquatic Germplasm and Genetic Resources Center (AGGRC) and Aquatic Germplasm and Genetic ResourcesCenter of Research Excellence (AGGR-CORE); (2) designing and fabricating microarchitectures and microchip devices capable of addressing the diversity of scale and forms of genetic resources found in aquatic species; (3) designing integrating and fabricating electronic sample-quality-capture systems; (4) coordinating and integrating with other AGGRC and AGGR-CORE programs and (5) developing manuscripts and conference presentations to disseminate information on work performed. Work after hours including weekends will be required periodically.
Qualification Requirements: Candidate must have a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering biomedical engineering or a related field. Strong experience in project management process and chemical engineering additive manufacturing (e.g. 3-D printing) computational analysis integrated mechano-electrical platform development and microfluidic chip design are required. Experience with coding is preferred. Candidate must be able to lead interdisciplinary teams collaborate in an intersectoral environment and have strong written and oral communication skills.
Salary and Benefits: Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Current benefits offered include retirement multiple medical insurance options supplemental insurances (dental life long-term disability accident vision long-term care etc.) Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses) university holidays (14 per year typically includes a week off at Christmas) generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits Employee Assistance Program and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category percent effort and length of employment.
Date Available: Upon completion of the selection process.
Application Deadline: Janauary 20 2026 or until a suitable candidate is identified.
Application Procedure: Apply online at (or through Workday for internal applicants) by attaching files containing a letter of application curriculum vita official university transcripts and three letters of reference. Paper faxed or e-mailed application materials will not be accepted except that in lieu of attaching the reference letters online they may be sent directly to:
Dr. Jack Koch
AGGRC
LSU AgCenter
2288 Gourrier Ave
Baton Rouge La. 70820
Phone:
The LSU Agricultural Center and LSU provide equal opportunities in programs and employment.
Additional Job Description:
Competencies:
NoneSpecial Instructions:
Postdoctoral Researcher
Posting Date:
January 6 2026
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 - The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement multiple medical insurance options supplemental insurances (dental life long-term disability accident vision long-term care etc.) Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses) university holidays (14 per year) generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits Employee Assistance Program and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category percent effort and length of employment.
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State Universitys 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):
About the LSU Agricultural Center:
The LSU AgCenter is one of eight campuses within the broader LSU enterprise (LSU System). The LSU AgCenter includes the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station which conducts agricultural-based research and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service which extends the knowledge derived from research to the people of the state. The AgCenter is headquartered in Baton Rouge and has 12 on campus academic departments and five regions which are made up of 15 branch research stations and an extension office in each parish. For more information visit the AgCenters website at .
The LSU Agricultural Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HCM Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU AgCenter Human Resources Management Office at or emailed .
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Intelligence Community Experience
- Python
- Spss
- Microsoft Word
- R
- Regression Analysis
- Windows
- Stata
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Data Modeling
- Writing Skills
About Company
The Louisiana State University System (LSU System), like a good pot of gumbo, offers something that appeals to every taste. The LSU System is composed of 10 campuses and a public hospital system spanning the state. Student enrollment exceeds 54,000 and the system boasts about 2,000 fa ... View more
