Sea Grant Scholar

Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State University invites applications for a Sea Grant Scholar to support advisory and research activities across the Louisiana Sea Grant program. The role focuses on building partnerships, sharing institutional knowledge, and aligning research needs with coastal communities along the northshore.

The successful candidate will provide education program guidance, coordinate with federal partners, and help develop projects and communications that capture core knowledge for ongoing Sea

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor's degree and 7 years related experience.
• Master's degree preferred; 20 years experience and knowledge of Louisiana crab industry and water quality is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and/or training to Sea Grant on education programs, competitive research projects, and the commercial fishing industries.
• Facilitate coordination between Louisiana Sea Grant with partners and federal agencies.
• Work with director to explore MEP needs and assist in projects like videos to capture institutional knowledge.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Adaptability

Collaboration

Communication

Leadership

Policy Development

Project Management

Resource Management

Risk Mitigation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Job Summary

Advisory and research role for Louisiana Sea Grant including work with commercial blue industry. Provide institutional knowledge, partnerships, and feedback with research needs across the northshore coastal communities.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide advice and/or training to Sea Grant on education programs, competitive research projects, and the commercial fishing industries (35%)
• Facilitate coordination between Louisiana Sea Grant with partners and federal agencies like Adopt a Pond (35%)
• Work with director to explore MEP needs. Assist in projects like videos to capture institutional knowledge (25%)
• Other duties as assigned (5%)

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree & 7 years related experience. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply—a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description. LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply--a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree, 20 years experience & experience with the Louisiana crab industry and water quality

Job Details

• Job Title: Sea Grant Scholar
• Position Type: Professional / Unclassified
• Department: LSUAM ORED - Office of Sea Grant (Julie Ann Lively (00006405))
• Work Location: Sea Grant Building
• Pay Grade: Professional

Posting Information

• Posting Date: August 14, 2026
• Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): December 12, 2026

Benefits

• 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!

Background Checks

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

Work Authorization

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. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

Skills Needed

• Adaptability
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Leadership
• Policy Development
• Project Management
• Resource Management
• Risk Mitigation

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