Asst/Assoc Wetland Plant Ecology - Teaching & Research

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement options

Tuition exemption

Job summary

Louisiana State University (DOCS) in Baton Rouge seeks an Assistant or Associate Professor specializing in wetland plant ecology. They value field, laboratory, remote sensing, greenhouse studies, and modeling across wetland systems.

The candidate will mentor graduate and undergraduate students and contribute to teaching in coastal science. The hire is part of a four-position package with an anticipated Fall 2027 start.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field by start of appointment.
• Primary scholarly focus in wetland plant science.
• Ability to develop externally funded research program.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses and advise students.
• Develop and maintain an externally funded, independent research program; mentor students and postdocs.
• Provide service to the university and professional organizations.

Skills

Wetland ecology

Field methods

Laboratory experiments

Remote sensing

Greenhouse studies

Modeling

Mentoring

Teaching undergrad/grad

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

Louisiana State University (DOCS) in Baton Rouge seeks an Assistant or Associate Professor specializing in wetland plant ecology. They value field, laboratory, remote sensing, greenhouse studies, and modeling across wetland systems.

The candidate will mentor graduate and undergraduate students and contribute to teaching in coastal science. The hire is part of a four-position package with an anticipated Fall 2027 start.