Assistant Professor of Research

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Job Posting Title:

WAE - Assistant Professor of Research

Position Type:

Wages as Earned (Fixed Term)

Department:

LSUAM Engineering - Craft and Hawkins Department of Petroleum Engineering (David Schechter (00089970))

Work Location:

PERTT Lab / Keller Clsrm Building

Pay Grade:

Temporary

Job Description:

Overview:

The incumbent in this position will perform research and testing at the Petroleum Engineering Research and Technology Transfer (PERTT) Lab, a $20 million industrial-scale facility with full-scale equipment and instrumentation. The types of testing may vary depending on the grant. Examples may include analysis and testing of the diesel generator performance, study data for new types of vessels/models, safety valve/device testing, risk testing, and analysis of certain types of diesel or other liquids in which fluid dynamics will be analyzed. Prepare reports and scientifically meritorious papers for publication in archival journals.

Job responsibilities:

Perform research and testing at the PERTT Lab wherein testing may vary depending on the grant. Examples may include analysis and testing of the diesel generator performance, study data for new types of vessels/models, safety valve/device testing, risk testing, and analysis of certain types of diesel or other liquids in which fluid dynamics will be analyzed.

Prepare reports and scientifically meritorious papers for publication in archival journals.

Minimum qualifications:

PhD in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering and 6 years of experience.

Preferred qualifications:

PhD in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering and 12 years of experience.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please attach CV and documents for the RS:17 review.

Skills Needed:

Preferred Skills:

Posting Date:

October 28, 2026

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

February 28, 2027

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!

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Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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