• Postdoctoral Researcher

    Louisiana Department of State Civil Service (Houma, LA)


    POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER

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    POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER

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    Depends on Qualifications

     

    Location

     

    Houma, LA

     

    Job Type

     

    Unclassified

     

    Job Number

    BOR 07292025 NW

    Department

     

    Education-Board of Regents

     

    Opening Date

     

    07/29/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    8/3/2025 11:59 PM Central

     

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    About this Job

     

    The Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON (https://lumcon.edu/) ), a program of the Board of Regents, as a consortium is a statewide academic endeavor to focus and strengthen the effectiveness of foundational marine science needed to address the environmental and socioeconomic challenges facing Louisiana and the nation.

     

    LUMCON has provided unparalleled opportunities in marine science and education to the research community and public alike. Anchored by a first-rate marine laboratory, the DeFelice Marine Center, LUMCON is embedded in Louisiana’s dynamic wetland environment and conveniently located on a gateway to the open waters of the Gulf. From this facility, LUMCON operates a world-class fleet of research vessels unmatched on the US Gulf Coast. LUMCON recently expanded its programs through the opening of a maritime research and outreach facility in Houma (Blue Works).

    POSITION OVERVIEW:

    The Coupled Ocean Modeling lab at LUMCON is seeking to hire a Postdoctoral Researcher beginning as early as October 2025. The successful candidate will participate in several research projects funded by NOAA and other agencies to develop a series of coupled physical-biological-sediment model covering the Gulf of Mexico and the Northeast U.S. Shelf. The successful applicant will work closely with Dr. Zhengchen (John) Zang at LUMCON and other research groups at LSU and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. This position mainly focuses on ocean model development and data processing. This position is funded for one year, with a likely option to extend depending on external funding and the performance of the candidate.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    + Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Marine Science, Oceanography, or a related area of specialization is required.

    + Strong programming and mathematical skills are required; familiar with high performance computing (HPC) environment and significant knowledge of Fortran, Matlab, and/or Python.

    + Interest in mentoring student interns and contributing to LUMCON’s outreach/education activities.

    + Comfortable working independently and as a part of a team.

    + Publish at least one paper before graduation.

    IDEAL CANDIDATE/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    + Significant knowledge of at least one of the generic ocean models (e.g., ROMS, FVCOM, MITgcm).

    + Significant knowledge of physical oceanography, phytoplankton dynamics, shellfish population dynamics, and/or sediment transport is preferred.

    + Familiarity with machine learning/deep learning tools.

    + Interest in authoring or coauthoring scientific publications.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

    Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

    + Develop high-resolution physical models covering coastal Louisiana and other regions.

    + Couple physical model with biological/sediment transport model.

    + Collect and process observational data from various sources for model calibration.

    + Assist with data management and data server maintenance.

    + Attend weekly lab meetings.

    + Develop manuscripts and publish works in peer reviewed journals.

    + Assist with LUMCON outreach and education activities.

    + Assist with proposal writing.

    HOW TO APPLY:

    To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.

    Contact Information:

    Dr. Zhengchen (John) Zang

     

    Email:[email protected]

     

    Tel: 225-421-4719

     

    Board of Regents is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.

     

    Board of Regents is an Equal Opportunity Employer

    VACANCY INFORMATION:

    This is an unclassified position.

     

    This position is located in Houma, LA.

     

    Applications will be rejected if the applicant fails to meet the minimum qualifications, submits an incomplete application, or fails to apply by the closing date of the announcement.

     

    Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application listing complete work experience and education.

     

    Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript or any other materials as outlined in the posting to your application if possible.

     

    In compliance with federal law, all individuals hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form (I-9) upon hire.

     

    Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

     

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    Do you have a Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Marine Science, Oceanography, or a related area of specialization?

     

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    State of Louisiana

     

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    Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

     

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