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Job Posting Title:

Postdoctoral Researcher

Position Type:

Other Academic

Department:

LSUAM Engineering - CE - Coastal Studies (Muriel Brückner (00082113))

Work Location:

3255 Patrick F. Taylor Hall

Pay Grade:

Other Academic

Job Description:

Job Summary:

The appointee will be a member of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the interdisciplinary Center for Computation and Technology. The position is supported by the university-wide commitment to advancing coastal science and engineering, which spans multiple departments, centers, and institutes (www.lsu.edu/coast). The goal of the postdoctoral researcher is to make fundamental contributions to the next generation of eco-morphodynamic modeling software used to study biophysical feedbacks in estuaries and deltas.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Research and development of coupling ecological and hydro-morphodynamic processes in two- and three-dimensional computational models of hydrodynamic flow, waves, sediment transport and morphology, specifically the authorship of peer-reviewed journal articles and supporting research software. Research includes assessment of biophysical processes in deltaic and estuarine morphodynamic change, including restoration applications and climate change scenarios. - 50%
Software development and maintenance of the open source model for computational methods and simulation (https://github.com/murielbruckner/Dynamic-saltmarsh-microphytobenthos-model). - 30%
Mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students, specifically, supporting research group meetings, guiding student projects, and presenting occasional seminars and classroom presentations. - 15%
Other duties as assigned. - 5%

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Computational Science, Engineering, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Computational Science, Engineering, or related field.

The incumbent to have prior experience and strong motivation to continue work in hydrodynamic modeling, sediment transport, morphodynamics, and/or marine ecology are desirable. Prior experience in using Delft3D, python and/or MATLAB is preferable but not required.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please attach three professional references and a copy of transcripts when applying. Official Transcripts required prior to hire. For questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Muriel Bruckner at mbruckner@lsu.edu.

Posting Date:

November 17, 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!

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Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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