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Job Posting Title:
WAE - Research Assistant
Position Type:
Wages as Earned (Fixed Term)
Department:
LSUAM Engineering - Chemical - Catalysis Materials Chemistry and Energy (Kerry M Dooley (00012876))
Work Location:
Patrick F. Taylor Hall
Pay Grade:
Temporary
Job Description:
The Research Assistant will operate and modify catalytic reactor systems for biomass valorization and plastic depolymerization while analyzing products and supporting catalyst manufacturing.
70% Operate catalytic reactor system for biomass valorization and waste plastics depolymerization and modify system as necessary.
20% Perform chemical analyses of solid, liquid and gaseous products.
10% Assist in catalyst manufacture.
Additional Job Description:
Special Instructions:
Posting Date:
May 5, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
September 5, 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.
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