Research Associate 1 - Hourly

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Job Posting Title:

Research Associate 1 - Hourly

   

Position Type:

Other Academic

   

Department:

LSUAM Science - PA - Quantum - Optical (Omar Magana-Loaiza (00054045))

   

Work Location:

0222B J.W. Nicholson Hall

   

Pay Grade:

   

Job Description:

Responsibilities: Research manipulating and characterizing multiphoton light fields and studying the interactions with matter. Design plasmonic platforms for sensing, perform fabrication and characterization of these plasmonic samples.

Minimum qualifications: Bachelors degree in related field

Preferred qualifications: Experience in experience in experimental quantum plasmonic sensing and quantum spectroscopy

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please attach ALL documents under the Resume/CV section of your application. Provide a cover letter, CV and 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). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire.

   

Skills Needed:

   

Preferred Skills:

   

Posting Date:

November 3, 2026

   

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

November 8, 2026

  

Additional Position Information:

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

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