(This is a grant-funded, non-tenure track position through 03/31/2028. Funding must be available for any continuation of appointment.)
Work Location: Aquatic Germplasm and Genetic Resources Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Position Description: Quality management is essential to protecting the gene pools of aquatic species. These programs include quality evaluation, quality control, quality assurance, and training to ensure standardized processes and high-quality material storage among research communities. Additive manufacturing technologies make it possible to fabricate simple, accessible, and inexpensive devices for direct integration into quality management activities. Responsibilities for this position include: (1) advancing the microdevice technology program at the Aquatic Germplasm and Genetic Resources Center (AGGRC) and Aquatic Germplasm and Genetic Resources—Center of Research Excellence (AGGR-CORE); (2) designing and fabricating microarchitectures and microchip devices capable of addressing the diversity of scale and forms of genetic resources found in aquatic species; (3) designing, integrating, and fabricating electronic sample-quality-capture systems; (4) coordinating and integrating with other AGGRC and AGGR-CORE programs, and (5) developing manuscripts and conference presentations to disseminate information on work performed. Work after hours, including weekends, will be required periodically.
Qualification Requirements: Candidate must have a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or a related field. Strong experience in project management, process and chemical engineering, additive manufacturing (e.g., 3-D printing), computational analysis, integrated mechano-electrical platform development, and microfluidic chip design are required. Experience with coding is preferred. Candidate must be able to lead interdisciplinary teams, collaborate in an intersectoral environment, and have strong written and oral communication skills.
Salary and Benefits: Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Current benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year, typically includes a week off at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.
Date Available: Upon completion of the selection process.
Application Deadline: Janauary 20, 2026 or until a suitable candidate is identified.
Application Procedure: Apply online at https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU (or through Workday for internal applicants) by attaching files containing a letter of application, curriculum vita, official university transcripts, and three letters of reference. Paper, faxed or e-mailed application materials will not be accepted, except that in lieu of attaching the reference letters online, they may be sent directly to:
Dr. Jack Koch
AGGRC
LSU AgCenter
2288 Gourrier Ave
Baton Rouge, La. 70820
Phone :225 578 6257
E-mail: jkoch@agcenter.lsu.edu
Website: www.lsuagcenter.com
The LSU Agricultural Center and LSU provide equal opportunities in programs and employment.
