Postdoctoral Researcher

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3255 Patrick

F. Taylor Halltime type:
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Title:

2-Year Postdoctoral Researcher## Position Type:

Other Academic## Department:

LSUAM Engineering - CE - Biological Waste Treatment (William M Moe ))##

Work Location:

3255 Patrick

F. Taylor Hall## Pay Grade:

Other Academic##

Job Description:

The postdoctoral researcher will work as a member of team that seeks to assess the role that biodegradation and biotransformation may play in determining the environmental fate of amines, nitrosamines, and nitramines associated with carbon capture and sequestration.

Duties will include the use of culture-based techniques to enrich, isolate, and characterize bacteria, the use of DNA-based techniques to characterize microbial populations bioinformatics, training of undergraduate and graduate students, and preparation of research publications. **- 95%
** Other duties as assigned. **- 5%
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* Minimum Qualifications:

** PhD in Microbiology, Environmental Engineering, or related field
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* Preferred Qualifications:

** PhD in Microbiology, Environmental Engineering, or related field.

Experience in performing nucleic acid-based analyses (DNA extraction, PCR, qPCR), the use and interpretation of next-generation sequencing approaches, culture of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, bacterial taxonomy, bioinformatics, and analytical tools for chemical analyses.  Additional desired qualifications include a record of prior publishing activities and excellent communication skills.## Additional

Job Description:

## Special Instructions:

Please attach all required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application. Please provide your CV/resume and three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.
A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if applicable). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire.
For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Dr. William Moe at moemwil.## Posting Date:

November 19, 2025## Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):## 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!

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Essential Position (Y/N):## LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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