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Postdoctoral Researcher

Location2056 Digital Media Center
Typefull-time
DepartmentCCT - Coupled Ocean Modeling Group
Company size10,000+ people
First seen1w ago
Last seen4d ago
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Job Posting Title:
Postdoctoral Researcher
Position Type:
Other Academic
Department:
LSUAM ORED - CCT - Coupled Ocean Modeling Group (Z. George Xue (00010098))
Work Location:
2056 Digital Media Center
Pay Grade:
Other Academic
Job Description:
The Postdoctoral Researcher will contribute to research and development projects that integrate numerical modeling, AI/ML, visualization, interactivity, and simulation. Projects will span compound flood forecasting, informing coastal digital twins, immersive scientific visualization, and creative technology applications in spatial computing. Candidates should bring both technical and creative expertise and be comfortable working across disciplines with faculty, students, and external partners. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful research at the intersection of AI, coast, and digital twins.
Job Responsibilities:
Research & Development: Develop and apply numerical and AI/ML technology to bridge high-resolution geospatial data, flood models, and street-level digital twin environments. Transform flood model outputs into interactive, immersive applications for urban and natural coastal environments. (65%)
Collaboration: Work with faculty, students, and external partners on interdisciplinary initiatives; contribute to joint problem-solving and co-mentorship of graduate students. (20%)
Dissemination: Prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, and presentations at national/international conferences. (10%)
Other duties as assigned. (5%)
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Oceanography, Coastal Engineering, Computer Science, Computational Sciences, Computer Graphics, Digital Media, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Oceanography, Coastal Engineering, Computer Science, Computational Sciences, Computer Graphics, Digital Media, or related field. Expertise in coastal/ocean modeling, flood forecasting, or environmental simulations. Experience with AI/ML integration in scientific modeling or visualization workflows. Familiarity with digital twin frameworks, XR/VR/AR pipelines, or spatial computing. Experience handling large-scale datasets and developing simulation-based visual analytics. Strong background in programming (Python, C/C++, GPU computing) and/or creative coding. UX/UI and HCI design skills for building user-friendly interfaces for complex data exploration.
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 [email protected].
For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Dr. George Xue at [email protected].
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
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 [email protected]. 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.
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