What are the responsibilities and job description for the POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE position at State of Louisiana?
The Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON), a program of the Board of Regents, as a consortium is a statewide academic endeavor to focus and strengthen the effectiveness of foundational marine science needed to address the environmental and socioeconomic challenges facing Louisiana and the nation.
LUMCON has provided unparalleled opportunities in marine science and education to the research community and public alike. Anchored by a first-rate marine laboratory, the DeFelice Marine Center, LUMCON is embedded in Louisiana’s dynamic wetland environment and conveniently located on a gateway to the open waters of the Gulf. From this facility, LUMCON operates a world-class fleet of research vessels unmatched on the US Gulf Coast. LUMCON recently expanded its programs through the opening of a maritime research and outreach facility in Houma (Blue Works).
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Ocean Biofluids Lab led by Dr. Kevin Du Clos at Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) seeks to hire a Postdoctoral Research Associate for an NSF-funded research project exploring the roles of understudied gelatinous organisms in marine food webs. The primary research focus of the lab is understanding interactions between marine organisms and their physical fluid environments, using imaging and numerical modeling techniques.
The successful applicant will collect and analyze data from field and lab-based imaging systems to constrain the feeding rates of three groups of gelatinous marine predators–siphonophores, hydromedusae, and cydippid ctenophores–that use tentacles to capture their prey. The position will be based at LUMCON's Blue Works facility in Houma, LA with some travel to the DeFelice Field Station in Cocodrie, LA required. There will be opportunities for out-of-state travel for field work (Hawaii and Washington State), conferences, etc. and to work with collaborator Dr. Kelly Sutherland (University of Oregon). The postdoc may also occasionally be asked to assist Dr. Du Clos with plankton field sampling, processing image data, and mentoring undergraduate interns. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Ph.D. in any area of science or engineering.
- Experience with data analysis using one or more scientific programming languages, such as Python, MATLAB, or R.
- Experience contributing to peer-reviewed scientific publications.
IDEAL CANDIDATE/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Scientific SCUBA diving experience/certification.
- Experience with PyTorch or another machine learning library.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Collect imaging data in support of the project. Perform plankton net sampling.
- Analyze data. Assist with maintaining phytoplankton cultures.
- Prepare manuscripts for peer review.
- Present results at scientific conferences.
- Assist with lab organization and maintenance.
- Assist with mentoring undergraduate interns.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.
Contact Information:
Kevin Du Clos
Assistant Professor
Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium
kduclos@lumcon.edu
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Board of Regents is an Equal Opportunity Employer
VACANCY INFORMATION:
This is an unclassified position.
This position is located in Houma, LA.
Applications will be rejected if the applicant fails to meet the minimum qualifications, submits an incomplete application, or fails to apply by the closing date of the announcement.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application listing complete work experience and education.
Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript or any other materials as outlined in the posting to your application if possible.
In compliance with federal law, all individuals hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form (I-9) upon hire.