WAE - Research Assistant

Louisiana State University • Wabash, IN

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About The Position

This is a temporary, part-time position within the Coastal Ecosystem Design Studio supporting the development and validation of coastal ecosystem dynamics modeling. The work includes developing modeling software, validating models, and applying coupled models of coastal processes such as flow, sediment transport, vegetation biomass, and soil column development. Work may include field data collection for model parameterization and validation, as well as data science using large, sparse coastal monitoring datasets from the Louisiana Coastwide Reference Monitoring System. Modeling may focus on Louisiana coastal basins or other coastal areas in the continental United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop modeling software, validate models, and apply coupled models of coastal processes, including flow, sediment transport, vegetation biomass, and soil column development (95%).
• Conduct field work to collect data for parameterization and validation, and perform data science on coastal monitoring data as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned (5%).

Benefits

• Health, life, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees and dependents
• 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: Part-time