Assistant Professor - Research
Louisiana State UniversityBaton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Posted March 25, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Description
Assistant Professor of Research position will support and engage in ongoing research activities at the Louisiana State University AgCenter, focusing on biomass, nanomaterials, composites, and bio-based coating technology. The position will be housed in the School of Renewable Natural Resources at Louisiana State University.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Material Science, Polymer Chemistry, or closely related discipline.
- Experience of working with cellulose nanomaterial, rheology, and coatings
- Evidence of quantitative skills and experience in technical writing
- Proven ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
Benefits
- Retirement
- Multiple medical insurance options
- Supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.)
- Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan
- University holidays (14 per year)
- Generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System
