Job Details

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

Southeastern Louisiana University's Department of Chemistry and Physics invites applications for Research Technician/Assistant to support the Chemical Monitoring of the Lake Maurepas Project. The Research Technician/Assistant will oversee the day-to-day activities of the project of an analytical chemical lab, including leading operations, operating and maintaining equipment and lab instruments, processing samples, and taking chemical measurements. The Research Assistant will also collect scientific data in consultation with the PI and the postdocs and assist in conducting fieldwork associated with the large chemical monitoring project.

Questions concerning this position should be directed to to Dr. Emami Fereshteh at ...@selu.edu.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor or Masters degree in engineering (chemical, environmental or similar) or science (chemistry, environmental or similar) by hire date

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in a lab setting with experience operating Atomic and Molecular Spectrometers (ICP, MPAES, DMA, FTIR), instrument maintenance and upkeep
Solid evidence of research work experience preferably in pollutant/contaminant data collection and monitoring
At least one year of professional work experience in environmental data analysis and coding
Cumulative under/graduate GPA of at least 3.0

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

Posting Close Date
March 25, 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.