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Postdoctoral or Senior Postdoctoral Researcher (Theoretical Studies) page is loaded## Postdoctoral or Senior Postdoctoral Researcher (Theoretical Studies)locations: 0210 J.W. Nicholson Halltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 29 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: February 17, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R00110529## ****All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).****## **If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through My Draft Applications located on your Candidate Home page.**## Job Posting Title:Postdoctoral or Senior Postdoctoral Researcher (Theoretical Studies)## Position Type:Other Academic## Department:LSUAM Science - PA - AMO Theory (Francois Mauger (00010472))## Work Location:0210 J.W. Nicholson Hall## Pay Grade:Other Academic## Job Description:A position as Postdoctoral or Senior Postdoctoral Researcher is available in the Ultrafast AMO Theory group in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Louisiana State University. The group includes 3 faculty (Profs. M.B. Gaarde, F. Mauger, and K.J. Schafer) and about twice as many junior members (Students and Postdocs). The selected candidate will participate in theoretical studies of ultrafast electron and nuclear dynamics in molecules subjected to strong and short light pulses.**Responsibilities:**Participate in theoretical studies of ultrafast electron and nuclear dynamics in molecules subjected to strong and short light pulses. The researcher will be primarily responsible for the development and application of large-scale calculations to describe ultrafast coupled electron and nuclear dynamics in molecules, as well as their interaction with strong/short light pulses as a means to induce and probe these dynamics (90% effort). A Senior Postdoctoral Researcher will also have support for independent research which will be determined by its relationship to currently funded research, as well as its potential for opening new avenues of investigation. Publication, conference, and student supervision (10% effort both Postdoctoral or Senior Postdoctoral Researchers): Additional duties include assisting in the supervision of graduate and undergraduate work in the Ultrafast AMO Theory group at LSU. The researcher is expected to regularly publish papers in the refereed literature, and to attend at least one professional meeting each year to present the results of this research.**Minimum qualifications:** (Both) PhD in physics, chemistry or a related field. (Sr. postdoctoral researcher) 3 years of related work experience.**Preferred qualifications:** Candidate with a background in ultrafast and/or computational AMO theory, time-dependent quantum dynamics, or large-scale computations will have first consideration.## Additional Job Description:## Special Instructions:Please provide cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three professional references. Please attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application. For questions or additional information regarding the position, please contact Dr. F. Mauger at fmauger@lsu.edu. Transcripts may be submitted; however, original transcripts will be required prior hire. If the degree is not from the United States, a credential evaluation is required in addition to the official transcripts.## Posting Date:October 24, 2025## Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):February 17, 2026## 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 Universitys 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 universitys 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 HR@lsu.edu. 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.LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisianas 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport. Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives. LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others. Louisianas Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences.The University comprises of nine institutions:* Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (LSU), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. 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