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Job ID: 263595

Research Associate I
Auburn University


Date Posted Oct. 8, 2025
Title Research Associate I
University Auburn University
Auburn, AL, United States
Department Crop Soil and EnvironmentalSciences
Application Deadline Open until filled
Position Start Date Available immediately
 
 
  • Research Scientist/Associate
  • Agronomy/Plant & Soil Sciences
 
 

Job Summary

This is a two year limited term position and is funded from external sources. Continuation of employment is contingent upon availability of funds.

The individual in this position will support a multi-state grant project focused on breeding for intercropping systems. The person is expected to take a leadership role in a project involving Oat-Pea intercropping. In addition, he/she will be expected to pursue independent avenues of research and may develop their own projects, within the scope of the lab’s mission.
 
Essential Functions
Essential Functions include the following:

    • Develop or assist in the development of complex project proposals, plans, and protocols.
    • Conduct non-routine experiments, investigations and/or studies related to programs and projects in pursuit of new knowledge, techniques and concepts.
    • Coordinate or assists logistics of research to include equipment, materials, and labor needs.
    • Collect data/samples related to others’ research and in complex cases.
    • Record, compiles, process and analyze data/samples.
    • Documents results and observations in writing as well as presenting results to others.
    • Expected to publish peer-reviewed research articles and to present at conferences.
    • Supervise undergraduate research assistant schedules and activities.
    • May instruct/advise graduate students and/or supervise others’ research in area of expertise.
    • May maintain project budgets and/or coordinate funding.

Why Work at Auburn?

    • Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
    • Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
    • We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
    • Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
    • A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
 
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