Research Associate - Energy Information

Position: Research Associate 3 - Energy Information
Location: New Orleans

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Research Associate 3 - Energy Information## Position Type:

Other Academic## Department:

LSUAM ORED - IEI - Administration (Tyler Patrick Gray ))##

Work Location:

1067 Energy, Coast, and Environment Building## Pay Grade:

Other Academic##

Job Description:

The Energy Information Research Associate analyzes the fiscal, economic, and employment consequences of energy, natural-resource, and environmental programs. This includes quantifying impacts of water-management districts, OSR/NRTA expenditures, certification programs, CCUS deployment, industrial reinvestment, and restoration activities. The Research Associate will help the Department and Legislature anticipate tradeoffs, costs, benefits, and regional implications of long-term policy decisions. Conducts economic and/or engineering modeling tied to statewide water and energy planning, NRTA investments, CCUS, restoration programs, and industrial development.

Develops expertise in cost-benefit analyses, technoeconomic analysis, workforce projections, fiscal impact assessments, and economic dashboards for legislative and executive decision-makers.
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* Job Responsibilities:

**-Support modeling for statewide water planning, NRTA investments, OSR prioritization, CCUS projects, and industrial modernization. (25%)-Support cost-benefit analyses and impact assessments related to plugging wells, restoring sites, and preventing future liabilities. (20%)-Support regional economic models showing workforce, tax, infrastructure, and industrial impacts of Department programs. (15%)-Support development and updating of dashboards and visualizations for decision makers, including legislative committees and Commission members.

(15%)-Analyze long-term funding strategies, bond structures, credit-market interactions, and financial assurance frameworks. (10%)-Provide rapid-response economic assessments to leadership for time-sensitive decisions. (10%)-Other duties as assigned. (5%)
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* Minimum Qualifications:

** Master’s degree in a related field or a bachelor's degree and two years related experience.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

** Master's Degree. Master’s student or early-career economist or applied engineer trained in applied economics, econometrics, public finance, technoeconomic analysis or energy systems modeling; strong modeling and data-analysis skills; experience with natural-resource or energy-sector economic questions preferred.## Additional

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## Special Instructions:

Please provide a cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references including name, title, phone number, and e-mail address.
Please attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application.
A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required before hiring.
Due to the nature of the position and/or position responsibilities, this position shall be subject to pre-employment screenings in accordance with University Policy as required and RS:17 screenings     For questions or concerns about updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at  or email HR.
For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Tyler Gray at tgray
35.## Posting Date:

April 10, 2026## Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

August 8, 2026## Additional Position Information:
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