Hybrid Postdoctoral Researcher/Analytical Chemistry presso Southeastern Louisiana University

Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeastern Louisiana University.

Southeastern Louisiana University’s Department of Chemistry and Physics and the Center for Environmental Research invites applicants for the position of Postdoctoral Researcher. Prospective applicants will be working on monitoring study in the Lake Maurepas ecosystem, focusing on identifying and monitoring chemical contaminants. The postdoctoral researcher will focus on the analysis of contaminants in water, sediment, and biological tissues and will be responsible for data collection, data analysis, report/manuscript writing.

Questions concerning this position should be directed to Dr. Kyle Piller at [email protected].

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
PhD in Analytical Chemistry or related field by hire date

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Expertise in pollutant/contaminant monitoring
Expertise in environmental data analysis and coding
Expertise in non-targeted analysis (NTA) on waters, suspended sediments, and organisms
Expertise in Mass Spectrometry (GC-HRT+ 4D, QTof, ICP), Mercury/Elemental Analysis (MP-AES), and FTIR

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Exceptional problem solving and critical thinking skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary research lab

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Cover Letter
Resume/Vita
Copies of Transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if hired)
Names and contact information of 3 references

Posting Close Date

August 27, 2025

Please Note:  Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.

Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.

How to Apply:

Click on the Apply button and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies. Any required documents should be attached under the Resume/CV section of your application. If all required documents are not attached you will NOT be considered.

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