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Postdoctoral Researcher - Baton Rouge, United States - Louisiana State University
Description
All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).
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You will be able to access and complete the application through "My Draft Applications" located on your Candidate Home page.
Job Posting Title:
Postdoctoral Researcher
Position Type:
Other Academic
Department:
LSUAM Engineering - CE - CCT Coast to Cosmos (Matthew Brand
Work Location:
3255 Patrick F. Taylor Hall
Pay Grade:
Other Academic
Job Description:
The postdoctoral researcher will engage in cutting-edge research focused on the application of benefit/cost analyses to coastal green and gray infrastructure, with an emphasis on financial risk modeling and the valuation of ecosystem co-benefits.
The expectations for this position are 50% effort on a NOAA funded Effects of Sea-Level Rise project on quantifying the benefits and costs of coastal green and gray infrastructure for the purposes of sea-level rise adaptation in the Pacific Northwest.
This project would involve collaborations with multiple institutions throughout the Pacific Northwest, including Oregon State University, Pacific Northwest National Laboratories, and the Partnership for Coastal Watersheds.
The remainder of the effort (50%) of the postdoc is expected to investigate how wetland and floodplain restoration can be funded through reductions in flood risk and other ecosystem co-benefits using continental scale flood models developed by the University of Bristol and Fathom.
25% Research Conduct:
Conduct advanced research in environmental economics and finance applied to coastal green and gray infrastructure.
Develop and implement economic models to analyze the financial implications of green and gray coastal infrastructure and the economic valuation of ecosystem services.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate economic and financial perspectives into broader environmental science and engineering projects.25% Programming and Data Analysis:
Apply quantitative methods to assess the economic, social, and flood risk impacts of green and gray coastal infrastructure. Utilize programming languages (such as MATLAB, Python, and R) to analyze datasets and develop computational models.
25% Publication and Dissemination:
Prepare research findings for publication in high-impact scientific journals and present at conferences.
Present at stakeholder engagement meetings and incorporate stakeholder feedback into research.
20% Collaboration and Networking:
Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and graduate students within the department and across relevant disciplines. Establish connections with external partners, stakeholders, and industry professionals to enhance the impact and relevance of the research.
5% Additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.
D. In Civil Engineering or Related Field.
Knowledge of environmental economics, finance, or both. Valuation of ecosystem co-benefits. Work with diverse and large datasets using programming languages such as R, MATLAB, or Python. Proven track record of publications in high-quality journals.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.
D In Civil Engineering.
1-4 Years of Experience.
Experience with stakeholder engagement.
Experience in working with flood/hydrodynamic models.
Experience with flood hazard and risk models such as FEMA's HAZUS
Additional
Job Description:
Special Instructions:
For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Chris Wilson at
Posting Date:
February 23, 2024
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 and SAME Agency:
LSU is designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.
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 or email 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.