Postdoctoral Researcher

Louisiana State University

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the close supervision of an Associate Professor, the Postdoctoral Researcher receives advanced practical education and research training beyond the terminal degree while conducting experiments, analyzing and interpreting data, and contributing to the development and application of synchrotron-based research capabilities. Research assignments may vary based on the incumbent’s area of expertise, assigned research projects, and scientific applications supported by the Louisiana Light Source. The role collaborates with LLS scientists, LSU faculty and students, and external research collaborators on interdisciplinary research involving materials science, condensed matter physics, nanoscience, surface science, chemical and electronic structure characterization, and related areas. The incumbent disseminates research findings through scholarly publications, technical reports, and conference presentations.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in a related field with related coursework in a discipline relevant to the area of research.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in a related field and research experience involving synchrotron radiation, beamline-based experimentation, or related advanced characterization methods.
• Experience with one or more relevant techniques or systems, such as vacuum ultraviolet or soft X-ray methods, photoelectron spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy, beamline instrumentation, ultra-high-vacuum systems, or related experimental methods.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting complex scientific data.
• Record of scholarly research demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, or comparable research products.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision, conduct experiments and specialized research involving synchrotron-based techniques and related methods; develop research approaches, prepare samples, collect and analyze experimental data, interpret findings, and maintain research records.
• Participate in development, testing, calibration, alignment, commissioning, and optimization of beam line components, experimental end-stations, ultra-high-vacuum systems, and associated research instrumentation.
• Contribute to the evaluation and advancement of experimental methods and research capabilities under faculty supervision and with LLS scientific and technical personnel.
• Collaborate with LLS scientists, LSU faculty and students, and external researchers in planning and conducting beamline-based experiments.
• Provide research-related assistance with experimental setup, data collection, and use of applicable scientific methods and instrumentation.
• Analyze and interpret research results and contribute to peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, research reports, and other scholarly products; present findings to relevant audiences.
• Participate in advanced research training, professional-development activities, scientific meetings, and collaborative learning opportunities.
• Assist with grant proposals, technical documentation, experimental procedures, project reports, and other research-related materials.
• Perform other research-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Dental insurance
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree