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Job Posting Title:

Visiting Scholar- Chemical Engineering

Position Type:

Visitor

Department:

LSUAM Engineering - Chemical - Photocatalysis Plasmonic Materials and Nanoscale Chirality (Kevin Michael McPeak (00012558))

Work Location:

2221 Patrick F. Taylor Hall

Pay Grade:

Job Description:

Use image analysis of bubble formation to quantify gas generation from a surface. The main purpose is to build skills directly related to scholars degree and career goals in data science. Analyze image data our group provides. The role includes defined learning milestones, and Professor McPeak will meet with scholar regularly to mentor them.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Contact Dr. McPeak at [email protected]

Skills Needed:

Preferred Skills:

Posting Date:

October 19, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

October 26, 2026

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.

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:

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Louisiana State University

Visiting Scholar-Chemical Engineering Intern

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