Research Associate, Research Assistant​/Associate, Research Analyst

Job Title

Research Associate 1 or 2

Other Academic

LSUAM ORED - Center for Energy Studies

1067 Energy, Coast, and Environment Building

Job Description

The Research Associate positions support the research, data, and analytical activities of the Energy Institute. These roles assist with compiling and managing energy‑related datasets, performing basic to advanced analysis, reviewing literature, and preparing research deliverables for funded projects and programs. Tasks emphasize learning and applying established procedures under faculty and staff direction.

• Perform data cleaning, maintenance, and updating of energy‑related databases and spreadsheets. Use Excel, Stata, and R for basic statistical analysis.
• Document data preparation and analysis procedures to ensure data quality and reproducibility. Maintain detailed metadata.
• Become familiar with ArcGIS or other GIS software to create, edit, and analyze shape files and geodatabases; create maps and visualizations that communicate spatial data insights.
• Support and participate in research projects by conducting literature reviews, collecting and validating data, performing analysis as directed by faculty, and contributing to research reports and publications.
• Assist with Energy Institute outreach, update presentations for stakeholders, and support website and communications as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Perform data cleaning, maintenance, and updating of energy‑related databases and spreadsheets with greater independence.
• Conduct more complex statistical analyses using Excel, Stata, and R, including independent interpretation of results.
• Document analysis procedures and maintain detailed metadata to support data quality and reproducibility.
• Work with ArcGIS or other GIS software to create, edit, and analyze shape files and geodatabases; create maps and visualizations that effectively communicate spatial data insights; may assist in developing new GIS‑based research procedures and workflows.
• Independently support and participate in research projects by conducting literature reviews, collecting and validating data, and performing complex analysis with less direct supervision; write project summary reports and assist in preparing manuscripts for publication; may assist other researchers in developing new research procedures.
• Assist with Energy Institute outreach, update presentations for stakeholders, and support website and communications as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's Degree.

Master's Degree in statistics, economics, or related fields.

Bachelor's Degree and one year of related research or work experience.

Master's Degree in statistics, economics, or related fields.

• 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

Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory pre‑employment background check.

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.