"Assistant or Associate Professor of Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry and Wetland Science - 2 positions"

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The Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences (DOCS) at Louisiana State University (LSU) is excited to announce searches for two tenure-track assistant or associate professor positions of Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry and Wetland Science - 2 positions.

About the Department: Established in 1860, LSU is Louisiana’s flagship land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant institution, as well as an R1 research university. The Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences (DOCS) has strong biological, physical, chemical, geological, fisheries, meteorology and wetland biogeochemistry programs in continental shelf, coastal, estuarine, and wetland environments. Located in the state capital of Baton Rouge, on the banks of the Mississippi River, LSU is surrounded by diverse aquatic and coastal habitats. DOCS is housed within LSU’s nationally distinctive College of the Coast & Environment and is home to 27 full-time equivalent faculty members, 72 graduate students, and numerous research associates, postdoctoral scientists, and support staff. The department offers MS and PhD degrees in Oceanography & Coastal Sciences, while contributing to BS degrees in Coastal Environmental Science and Coastal Meteorology. DOCS faculty enjoy access to well-equipped research laboratories, substantial supercomputing resources, field support services, and a shared marine lab at the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) in Cocodrie, LA. LUMCON is located 100 miles from LSU, with access to surrounding coastal environments supported by facilities including boats, field stations, laboratory space, and dormitories.

Job Posting Title: Assistant or Associate Professor of Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry

The Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences (DOCS) at Louisiana State University (LSU) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of Stable Isotope Geochemistry at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor. We seek a broadly trained geochemist, ecologist, or biologist who uses stable isotopes in marine and wetland sciences and complements the interdisciplinary focus of our program. While candidates from all sub-disciplines of isotope geochemistry are encouraged to apply, those with expertise in the use of isotopes in coastal and wetland environments, specifically in tracking ecological and biogeochemical processes to inform research in ecology, oceanography, fisheries, and climate science, are especially encouraged to apply. Substantial infrastructure for stable isotope ratios mass spectroscopy is currently available in the department.

Job Responsibilities:

• 50% - Teach graduate and undergraduate courses; advise students; serve on student thesis committees.
• 40% - Develop and maintain a rigorous, externally funded and independent research program; mentor graduate students and postdocs; publish journal articles, reports, books, conference proceedings etc.
• 10% - Provide service/advice to the University, professional organizations, and local, state and federal agencies.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Geology, Oceanography, Marine Biology, Marine Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or a closely related field.

To be considered at the rank of Assistant Professor:

• Postdoctoral Research Experience.
• Potential to secure external research funding.
• Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Experience teaching college-level science courses as a teaching assistant or instructor of record.
• Demonstrated record of publishing peer-reviewed research.

To be considered at the rank of Associate Professor:

• Minimum of 3 years of Experience,
• Postdoctoral Research Experience.
• Potential to secure external research funding.
• Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration
• Demonstrated record of publishing peer-review research.
• Must have prior faculty appointment at the associate professor rank OR at least 6 years in a prior faculty appointment at the assistant professor rank OR 6 years in a professional research-based position with oversight as a Principal Investigator of an independent research program.

Competencies:

• Proficient - Demonstrate potential to sustain an active research program.
• Proficient - Strong publication record commensurate with experience.
• Proficient - Ability to provide quality mentoring and teaching to undergraduate and graduate students.

Special Instructions: Please submit the following requested documents with your application: cover letter highlighting your motivation for applying to this position (two page maximum); research statement that describes the focus and impact of your current and planned future research (three-page maximum); a statement of your teaching and student mentoring philosophies (three-page maximum); curriculum vitae and contact information for three references. A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available), but official transcripts are required prior to hire. If your degree was earned outside the US, a credential evaluation will be required. This position will be open until filled; however, initial review of applications will start on January 15, 2026. For informal inquiries about the position, please contact Dr. Victor H. Rivera-Monroy, Search Committee Chair, (vhrivera@lsu.edu).
To apply for the Assistant or Associate Professor of Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry, use this link: https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/LSU/details/Assistant-or-Associate-Professor-of-Stable-Isotope-Biogeochemistry_R00111422?q=assistant%20professor

Job Posting Title: Assistant or Associate Professor of Wetland Science

The Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences (DOCS) at Louisiana State University (LSU) invites applications for a position specializing in wetland science at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor. We are particularly interested in candidates who specialize in biogeochemistry, or spatial, trophic or microbial ecology or related field using any combination of field methods, laboratory experiments, remote sensing, and modeling. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an externally-funded research program that involves the mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students, and to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in support of our strong coastal science program.

Job Responsibilities:

• 50% - Teach graduate and undergraduate courses; advise students; serve on student thesis committees.
• 40% - Develop and maintain a rigorous, externally funded and independent research program; mentor graduate students and postdocs; publish journal articles, reports, books, conference proceedings etc.
• 10% - Provide service/advice to the University, professional organizations, and local, state and federal agencies and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D in Biological Sciences, Ecology, Fisheries, Marine Sciences, Oceanography, Earth Sciences, Wetland Science or a closely related field.

To be considered at the rank of Assistant Professor: [same as above]

To be considered at the rank of Associate Professor: [same]

Competencies: [same]

Special Instructions: [similar] For informal inquiries about the position, please contact Dr. Tracy Quirk, Search Committee Chair, (tquirk@lsu.edu).
To apply for the Assistant or Associate Professor of Wetland Science, use this link: https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/LSU/details/Assistant-or-Associate-Professor-of-Wetland-Science_R00111418?q=assistant%20professor

Additional Information for both positions:

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!

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.