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Job Posting Title:

Postdoctoral Researcher

Position Type:

Other Academic

Department:

LSUAM ORED - CCT - Visualization Group (Derick Ostrenko (00001198))

Work Location:

3051 Digital Media Center

Pay Grade:

Other Academic

Job Description:

The Postdoctoral Researcher for Creative Technology will contribute to research and development projects that integrate visualization, interactivity, and simulation. The role supports externally funded projects in areas such as scientific visualization, digital humans, digital twins, virtual production, and spatial computing. This position requires the ability to combine creative and technical expertise and to collaborate across disciplines with faculty, students, and external partners. Candidates may come from a variety of backgrounds—such as computer science, computer graphics, digital media, visual effects, interactive arts, or design—but should demonstrate technical experience in their field. Applicants with interests in AI/ML, software development, human–computer interaction (HCI), and the creation of intuitive user interfaces for exploring complex data are especially encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities:

Research & Creative Development: Contribute to the exploration and development of new approaches in visualization, interactivity, and simulation. (40%)

Project Participation: Support research and creative projects by applying disciplinary expertise and collaborating on shared goals. (25%)

Collaboration: Work with faculty, students, and external partners on interdisciplinary initiatives; exchange knowledge and contribute to team-based problem solving. (15%)

Dissemination: Assist with documentation, publications, presentations, and reporting of project outcomes. (15%)

Other duties as assigned. (5%)

Minimum Qualifications:

MFA or terminal degree (Ph.D., MFA, or equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Graphics, Digital Media, Interactive Arts, or related field. Research or creative/technical experience demonstrated through dissertation, portfolio, publications, or comparable professional work.

Preferred Qualifications:

MFA or terminal degree (Ph.D., MFA, or equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Graphics, Digital Media, Interactive Arts, or related field. Interdisciplinary work bridging creative and technical practice. Experience with digital twin workflows, XR/VR/AR pipelines, or spatial computing. Experience with scientific data visualization, large-scale datasets, or simulation-based visual analytics. Background in software development and/or creative coding practices. UX/UI and HCI design skills for developing user interfaces and interactive tools for navigating complex data. Prior contributions to collaborative research or large-scale creative/technical projects.

Additional Job Description:

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 (https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?p=y&d=1297548).

For questions or concerns about 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 HR@lsu.edu.
For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Derick Ostrenko at dostrenko@lsu.edu.

Posting Date:

November 19, 2025

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

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.

HCM Contact Information:

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 HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.