Postdoctoral Research Associate

DGS Office of External Affairs; Chauvin (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Roberts Lab at Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) seeks multiple postdoctoral research associates to lead field and laboratory research in wetland, estuarine, and coastal marine ecosystems. The position is based at LUMCON's Marine Center in Cocodrie, LA, and involves collaboration with PIs, other postdocs, graduate students, and research staff on interdisciplinary research.

Key qualifications include a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biogeochemistry, ecology, oceanography, wetland science, plant ecology, or related field.
• Ability to work collaboratively with PIs, postdocs, students, and research staff.
• Experience with field and laboratory instruments.
• Understanding of basic experimental design and statistical analyses.
• Professional communication and organizational skills.
• Creativity in methodological development.

Responsibilities

• Lead field and laboratory research in wetlands, estuarine, and coastal marine ecosystems.
• Work on marsh mesocosm oiling experiments, coastal wetland carbon studies, microbial ecology, vegetation dynamics, and living shoreline restorations.
• Collaborate with PIs, other postdocs, graduate students, and research staff on interdisciplinary research.

Skills

Collaborative work

Field and lab instrumentation

Experimental design and statistics

Professional communication

Creativity in methods

Education

PhD in biogeochemistry, ecology, oceanography, wetland science, plant ecology, or related field

Job description

The Roberts Lab at Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) seeks multiple postdoctoral research associates to lead field and laboratory research in wetland, estuarine, and coastal marine ecosystems. The position involves work on marsh mesocosm oiling experiments, coastal wetland carbon studies, microbial ecology, vegetation dynamics, and living shoreline restorations, with opportunities to develop independent research projects. Based at LUMCON's Marine Center in Cocodrie, LA, the role involves collaborating with PIs, other postdocs, graduate students, and research staff on interdisciplinary research.

Key qualifications

• Ph.D. in biogeochemistry, ecology, oceanography, wetland science, plant ecology, or related field
• Ability to work collaboratively in a group setting with PIs, postdocs, students, and research staff
• Experience with field and laboratory instruments
• Understanding of basic experimental design and statistical analyses
• Professional communication and organizational skills
• Creativity in methodological development