Research associates at LSU

Research Associate 1, 2 or 3

Research Associate in Oral Histories

Louisiana Sea Grant is seeking applications for a Research Associate 1, 2 or 3 in Oral Histories to participate in an education/outreach project. The project is designed to engage high school students to document cultural, environmental and historical knowledge of south Louisiana communities and changes its people and the landscape have experienced - preserving that knowledge for future generations. It also offers a learning opportunity for the communities, providing a focused lens where they can identify and distinguish the impacts of climatic changes and its symptoms, such as sea level rise. The successful applicant will plan and assist with training workshops; make classroom visits, work with high school teachers to help them incorporate the project into their lesson plans and facilitate collection of appropriate data; collect and categorize data; and assist in cataloging and interpreting data, if needed. This will be a one-year position, with an opportunity for a one-year extension if additional project funding is available.  

Required Qualifications: All Levels: Bachelor's or equivalent degree in humanities, English, anthropology, library science, education, environmental sciences or other appropriate discipline. (RA2): One year of experience collecting/cataloging oral histories. (RA3): Two years of experience collecting/cataloging oral histories. Master's or equivalent degree in a related field will substitute for all required experience.   Special Requirements: The successful applicant will be located in Baton Rouge and must be willing to travel throughout Louisiana's coastal zone to work with high schools participating in the project.  

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please provide three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.

A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). If unable to scan and electronically attach, please provide an original transcript at the time of interview.   Additional Position Information: Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Application deadline is January 3, 2012 or until a candidate is selected.

BENEFITS: LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!  

If you are interested in applying please use the link below: https://lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=54052

THE LSU SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER