Research Associate Specialist

The research associate 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.

Requirements

• B.S. 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
• generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System