Visiting Scholar

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Job Posting Title:

Visiting Scholar

   

Position Type:

Visitor

   

Department:

LSUAM Science - MNS - Ornithology Genetic Resources (Gregory Thom (00076688))

   

Work Location:

0119 M.J. Foster Hall

   

Pay Grade:

   

Job Description:

100%- The visitor will work with Dr. Thom and members of his research

group to develop analyses and research components that will contribute to the visitor’s Ph.D. dissertation.

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Visiting Scholar

   

Skills Needed:

   

Preferred Skills:

   

Posting Date:

October 22, 2026

   

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

January 14, 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.

   

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