Postdoctoral Researcher

Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Options

Leave Options

Paid Holidays

Wellness Benefits

Tuition Exemption

Job summary

Louisiana State University is seeking a Ph.D. holder in Chemical Engineering or related fields to perform research on polymer upcycling. You will conduct experiments and manage student workers in a laboratory setting.

The successful candidate will have strong research, analytical, and supervision skills. Benefits include health, life, dental, and vision insurance, along with retirement options and tuition exemption for qualified positions.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related field required.
• 4+ years of experience as a Graduate Assistant in a research laboratory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments on waste polymer upcycling.
• Analyze results and synthesize catalysts for experiments.
• Supervise undergraduate student workers.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Supervision

Education

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

Ph.D. in Chemistry

Ph.D. in related field

Job description

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Job Summary

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

Job 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.

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.

Special Instructions

Original transcripts may be required prior to hire.

Posting Date

August 10, 2026

Closing Date

December 8, 2026

Background Check

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

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!

Additional Position Information

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Eligibility

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university's ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application, salary ranges, or other details pertaining to the position please contact Dr. Kerry Dooley at [e-mail]. For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email [e-mail].

About LSU

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.