About this role
WAE - Research Assistant
Position Type: Wages as Earned (Fixed Term)
Department: LSUAM ORED - SBSAH - Center for Coastal Resiliency (Chris Kees (On Leave) (00066175))
Work Location: 1110 S. River Road Suite 100
Pay Grade: Temporary
Job Description: This is a temporary part-time position within the Coastal Ecosystem Design Studio that will support the development and validation of coastal ecosystem dynamics modeling.
Job Responsibilities: The researcher will be expected to conduct the development of modeling software, validation of models, and application of coupled models of coastal processes, including flow, sediment transport, vegetation biomass, and soil column development. These processes may include field work to collect data for parameterization and validation, as well as data science on large, sparse coastal monitoring data from the Louisiana Coastwide Reference Monitoring System. Modeling may be on the Louisiana coastal basins or other coastal areas in the continental United States. (95%) Other duties as assigned. (5%)
Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in related field.
Special Instructions: Please provide a cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references including name, title, phone number, and e-mail address. Please attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application. A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required before hiring. Due to the nature of the position and/or position responsibilities, this position shall be subject to pre-employment screenings in accordance with University Policy as required and RS:17 screenings.
Posting Date: October 14, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): February 8, 2027
Additional Position Information: Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
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!
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. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.