Assistant Professor - Research

Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge invites applications for the non-tenure track Assistant Professor - Research position in the Construction Management Department. The role emphasizes research, grant securing, and leadership of lab activities at 3319 Patrick F. Taylor Hall.

Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in a related field and demonstrate experience in research, proposal development, and program management.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in transportation engineering, construction management, or closely related field.
• 2 years of related experience.
• Experience in research, proposal writing, and research program management.

Responsibilities

• 80% Research, Grant Acquisition, Publications, Collaboration: Prepare materials & proposals for submission to granting agencies and foundations to attract external funding.
• 15% Lab and Project Management: Manage lab operations, budgets, equipment, safety, and supervise lab personnel.
• 5% Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral communication

Grant management

Research program management

Proposal writing

Statistical skills

Education

Ph.D. in transportation engineering or construction management

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

Job Posting Title: Assistant Professor - Research

Type: Faculty

Department: LSUAM Engineering - Bert S. Turner School of Construction Management (Charles W Berryman (00001257))

Work Location: 3319 Patrick F. Taylor Hall

Pay Grade: Academic

Academic Job Description

Job Summary

The Assistant Professor Research is a non-tenured track position in the Construction Management Department provides the opportunity to perform research in one of the following areas: transportation, material science, facilities management, industrial manufacturing facilities. This position will be responsible to perform research, bring in grant funding, publish, collaborate, manage lab operations, and mentor students.

Job Responsibilities

• 80% Research, Grant Acquisition, Publications, Collaboration: Prepare materials & proposals for submission to granting agencies and foundations to attract external funding. Build strategic partnerships with local, regional and national funding agencies. Develops research protocols and initiatives. Serve as PI and/or Co-PIs on funded grants. As such: Prepare progress and final reports for funded grants. Conduct literature reviews, Collect and analyze data, and prepare publications.
• 15% Lab and Project Management: Manage lab operations by serving as the research laboratory manager for the department. Oversees lab operations, equipment maintenance, ensures compliance with safety regulations, calibration, troubleshooting, service coordination, and manages budgets and supplies. Supervise lab personnel and mentor undergraduate, graduate or postdoctoral researchers in achieving their scientific goals efficiently and effectively.
• 5% Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education Level: Ph.D.
• Specific Degree: Ph.D or equivalent terminal degree in transportation engineering, construction management or a closely related field
• Years of Experience: 2 years of related experience
• Specific Experience: Experience in research, proposal writing, research program management is required.

Job Competencies

• Oral and verbal communication skills
• Proposal peer review procedures
• Grant management and accounting
• Research program management
• Computer and statistical skills

Posting Date

October 21, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified)

October 27, 2026

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!

Company Culture and Employer‑Branding

LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport. Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives. LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others.

Louisiana’s Flagship University is a land‑, sea‑ and space‑grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences. The University comprises of nine institutions: Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (“LSU”), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. Hebert Law Center and the School of Veterinary Medicine Louisiana State University at Alexandria Louisiana State University at Eunice Louisiana State University at Shreveport LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans LSU Health Science Center – Shreveport The Health Care Services Division Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Pennington Biomedical Research Center Any other college, university, school, institution, or program now or hereafter under the supervision and management of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College In implementing its mission, LSU is committed to: Offering a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designed to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students; Employing faculty who are excellent teacher‑scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute to a world‑class knowledge base that is transferable to educational, professional, cultural, and economic enterprises; and Using its extensive resources to solve economic, environmental, and social challenges.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Essential Position (Y/N): LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment.