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Research Associate I/II
Auburn University


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Date Posted May 13, 2025
Title Research Associate I/II
University Auburn University
Auburn, AL, United States
Department Agricultural Econ & Rural Sociol
Application Deadline Open until filled
Position Start Date Available immediately
 
 
  • Research Scientist/Associate
  • Economics
    Agricultural - General
 
 
Job Summary
This position provides professional research and extension assistance within the research group of Dr. Adam Rabinowitz in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology. The individual selected will serve as a research associate, assisting with the management and execution of integrated sponsored program projects on a variety of topics in agricultural economics that requires expertise in research methods and educational curriculum development and instruction. This person will work on multiple simultaneous projects and assist with data collection, data analysis, writing publications curriculum, and delivering programming. This is a one-year limited term position and is funded from external sources. Initial hiring and continuation of employment is contingent upon availability of funds.

Essential Functions
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Assist in the development and implementation of complex project proposals, plans, and protocols
  • Ability to write and deliver research-based educational curriculum targeted towards agricultural producers
  • Collect data from written documents, through survey design and implementation, and from secondary sources
  • Record, compile, process, and analyze data using statistical or econometric methods
  • Document results in writing for publication and presentation to others across a diverse audience including academic journals and meetings, and agricultural producers
  • Coordinating and delegating duties to research and extension teams
  • Working with external stakeholders to achieve project objectives
  • Documenting research and extension activities including communicating activities with internal and external audiences
  • Ability to maintain project budgets and assist in securing additional 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.
Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
 
Minimum Qualifications
Research Associate I:
Master’s degree in Economics/Agricultural Economics or related field; no experience required.

Research Associate II:
Master’s degree in Economics/Agricultural Economics or related field and two years of experience in research practices and protocols relevant to the position.

*Indicated education is required; no substitutions allowed.

When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

 

 
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