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Louisiana State University · Onsite · 3319 Patrick F. Taylor Hall

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Job Posting Title:

Postdoctoral Scholar

   

Position Type:

Other Academic

   

Department:

LSUAM Engineering - CM - Contracts (Hessam AzariJafari (00341709))

   

Work Location:

3319 Patrick F. Taylor Hall

   

Pay Grade:

Other Academic

   

Job Description:

Job Summary:

This position is an entry level position to perform research and quantify the market potential for solid carbon from turquoise hydrogen in construction materials. The work includes developing a material flow analysis framework for solid carbon update in the U.S. asphalt and concrete markets, analyzing how solid carbon incorporation affects the mechanical, thermal, and durability performance of these materials, mapping performance thresholds such as strength, modulus, and fatigue against incorporation rates to define safe and effective use limits, designing pavement and building elements to quantify material savings from the single element up to the community and network scale, developing regional building and infrastructure archetypes, estimating solid carbon demand by material type and region, and preparing technical reports and journal manuscripts. The role also involves coordinating project data and analyses and presenting results to the stakeholders.. A Ph.D. in civil, structural, or materials engineering or a closely related field is required.


Job Responsibilities:

80%: Conducts experiments and performs research under the close supervision of an Assistant Professor.


15%: Coordinating project data and analysis with the research team and presenting results to stakeholders.


5%: Ongoing training and professional development


Minimum Qualifications:

Education Level: Ph.D.

Specific Degree: Terminal degree and related coursework in civil, structural, materials engineering or a closely related field

Specific Experience: Material flow analysis and materials performance.

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application, salary ranges, or other details pertaining to the position, please contact Dr. AzariJarfari at [email protected].

   

Skills Needed:

   

Preferred Skills:

   

Posting Date:

October 15, 2026

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

February 12, 2027

  

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

   

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

   

Essential Position (Y/N):

   

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

   

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

   

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email [email protected].  For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.

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