Lamar Family Postdoctoral Researcher (Health Communication) (lsu)

Job Description

The Lamar Postdoctoral Researcher will work closely with renowned faculty researchers in the Manship School of Mass Communication on research surrounding the intersection between mass communication and health. This includes, but is not limited to, areas related to digital and social media, communication inequalities and health disparities, computational social science, public health interventions (such as messaging and measurement), and critical media representations.
 
The Lamar Postdoctoral Researcher will also work with other faculty researchers in the Manship School of Mass Communication on their own research and collaborative research projects. The focus of these projects will fit the background and expertise of the postdoctoral researcher and produce scholarly work resulting in peer reviewed journal publications or creative work such as public website and regular social media posts. The Lamar Postdoctoral Researcher will be an affiliate of the Reilly Center for Media & Public Affairs. 

Job Responsibilities:

Research, working with faculty on projects. 40%

Provide teaching support (based on area of specialization) for graduate and undergraduate courses. 25%

Publish in journals or produce a white paper or other creative work. 20%

Develop public engagement opportunities in partnership with the Reilly Center. 10%

Other duties as assigned. 5%

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Communication or related field.

Additional Requirements:

FERPA - As with all LSU employees, due to this position title and/or responsibilities, this position has an obligation to assist students in the acquisition of necessary services. Should a student appear in need of or seek assistance with issues of an emotional, behavioral, or mental health related matter they should be referred to the proper service within the Student Health Center. In situations where the student creates an impression that they are a danger to themselves or others, the advisor should immediately contact the Care Team, the Dean of Students or the appropriate law enforcement agency. The employee outside of those rights contained within FERPA should create no impression of client or patient confidentiality.

   

Special Instructions:

The Manship School of Mass Communication and the Reilly Center for Media & Public Affairs at Louisiana State University seeks applications for the Lamar Family Postdoctoral Researcher to collaborate with Manship School of Mass Communication faculty researchers on health communication. This is a nine-month full-time position beginning in August 2025. This will be a one-year appointment with an option to renew for a second year.

Please provide cover letter, resume, (3) professional references and transcripts. Official transcripts, if needed are required prior to hire. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Dean, Kim Bissell at kbissell@lsu.edu

   

Posting Date:

April 10, 2025

   

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

  

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!

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LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

   

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