Postdoctoral Researcher

Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement options

Leave benefits

Paid holidays

Wellness benefits

Tuition exemption

Training opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Louisiana State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Chemical Engineering and Energy field. Based at Patrick F. Taylor Hall in Baton Rouge, this role focuses on polymer upcycling to liquid, gas, and solid products with a 50/30/20 work distribution.

The position emphasizes catalyst synthesis and characterization and supervising undergraduate researchers; original transcripts may be required and a background check will be conducted.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related field is required.
• Preferred: 4+ years as a Graduate Assistant in a research lab.
• Original transcripts may be required prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• 50% Conducting experiments and analyzing results on waste polymer upcycling to liquid, gas and solid products.
• 30% Synthesis and characterization of catalysts to use in polymer upcycling experiments.
• 20% Supervision of undergraduate student workers who will assist in the experimentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Polymer synthesis

Catalyst characterization

Laboratory supervision

Education

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related field

Job description

Postdoctoral Researcher

Position Type: Other Academic

Department: LSUAM Engineering - Chemical - Catalysis Materials Chemistry and Energy (Kerry M Dooley (00012876))

Work Location: 3307 Patrick F. Taylor Hall

Pay Grade: Other Academic

Job Summary: Perform research on polymer upcycling to liquid, gas, and solid products.

• 50% Conducting experiments and analyzing results on waste polymer upcycling to liquid, gas and solid products.
• 30% Synthesis and characterization of catalysts to use in polymer upcycling experiments.
• 20% Supervision of undergraduate student workers who will assist in the experimentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience as a Graduate Assistant in a research laboratory in obtaining the PhD degree in Chemical Engineering or closely related field.

Original transcripts may be required prior to hire.

Posting Date: August 10, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): December 8, 2026

Benefits:

• 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!

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

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.

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

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