Analytical Chemistry, Instrumentation, Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry, Environmental Science

A Ph.D. assistantship is available in The Environmental Chemistry Laboratory at the Department of Environmental Sciences https://www.lsu.edu/cce/about/cce-directories/faculty-profiles/subedi_b… at Louisiana State University starting Fall 2026 or Spring 2027. The USGS funded research project focuses on PFAS analysis in water, sediments, and plant tissues at the lower Mississippi River and the Lake Pontchartrain Estuary watershed. Seeking a graduate student with a background in analytical chemistry, environmental chemistry, environmental science and other related fields and a student with a conferred master’s degree is preferred. Departmental Math requirements include Calculus I and II, which can be made up in the first year if the student has not taken these courses. The stipend is $31,000 per year and includes a full tuition waiver. The College also has a number of scholarships each year, which provide additional funds paid directly to the student. Field work is required on small boats as well as river sampling campaigns; and extensive laboratory trainings and work analyzing PFAS in water, sediments, and plant tissues will be required. Please send a CV and letter of interest to Dr. Bikram Subedi at bsubedi@lsu.edu as well as any questions you may have.