Assistant Professor of Marine Ecology

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Assistant Professor of Marine Ecology## Position Type:

Faculty## Department:

LSUAM CCE - Oceanography and Coastal Sciences (Kanchan Maiti ))##

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1002X Energy, Coast, and Environment Building## Pay Grade:

Academic##

Job Description:

The Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences (DOCS) at Louisiana State University (LSU) seeks an Assistant Professor of Marine Ecology. Candidates for this position should have an academic background in marine ecology, including, but not limited to: fisheries ecology, conservation ecology, behavioral ecology, community and ecosystem level processes, and related fields. Candidates who conduct research related to spatial management, coastal, estuarine, or marine trophic dynamics at spatial scales ranging from estuaries to the deep ocean are encouraged to apply.

This position is part of an exciting multi tenure-track position hire within DOCS consisting of five new faculty hires with an expected start date of Fall 2026.About the Department:
Established in 1860, LSU is Louisiana’s flagship land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant institution, as well as an R1 research university. The Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences (DOCS) has strong biological, physical, chemical, geological, fisheries, meteorology, and wetland biogeochemistry programs in continental shelf, coastal, estuarine, and wetland environments. Located in the state capital of Baton Rouge, on the banks of the Mississippi River, LSU is surrounded by diverse aquatic and coastal habitats.

DOCS is housed within LSU’s nationally distinctive College of the Coast & Environment and is home to 27 full-time equivalent faculty members, 72 graduate students, and numerous research associates, postdoctoral scientists, and support staff. The department offers MS and PhD degrees in Oceanography & Coastal Sciences, while contributing to BS degrees in Coastal Environmental Science and Coastal Meteorology. DOCS faculty enjoy access to well-equipped research laboratories, substantial supercomputing resources, field support services, and a shared marine lab at the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) in Cocodrie, La.

LUMCON is located 100 miles from LSU, with access to surrounding coastal environments supported by facilities including boats, field stations, laboratory space, and dormitories.

Job Responsibilities:

50% - Teach graduate and undergraduate courses; advise students; serve on student thesis committees.
40% - Develop and maintain a rigorous, externally funded and independent research program; mentor graduate students and postdocs; publish journal articles, reports, books, conference proceedings etc.
10% - Provide service/advice to the University, professional organizations, and local, state and federal agencies

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D in Biological Sciences, Ecology, Fisheries, Marine Sciences, Oceanography, Earth Sciences, or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D in Biological Sciences, Ecology, Fisheries, Marine Sciences, Oceanography, Earth Sciences, or a closely related field.

Post-doctoral research experience. Potential to secure external research funding.

Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration. Experience teaching college level science course as a teaching assistant or instructor of record. Demonstrated record of publishing peer-reviewed research.

Competencies:

Proficient - Demonstrate potential to sustain an active research program.

Proficient - Strong publication record commensurate with experience.

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