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Job ID: 260416

Research Assistant/Associate
Auburn University


Date Posted Jul. 29, 2025
Title Research Assistant/Associate
University Auburn University
Auburn, AL, United States
Department Schl Fisheries Aquac Aquat Sci
Application Deadline Open until filled
Position Start Date Available immediately
 
 
  • Research Scientist/Associate
  • Water Management/Policy
 
 

Job Summary

The individual selected for this position will provide professional research assistance with ongoing fish health and disease programs at the E. W. Shell Fisheries Center, School of Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Sciences at Auburn University. The selected individual will help develop and implement fish health-related projects, assist in planning, coordinating, maintaining, and executing studies, as well as maintaining research files and summarizing the data.

Essential Functions

Essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

    • Planning and implementation- Develops and implements research projects and protocols for researchers and assists with/performs molecular analyses. These include fish/shrimp necropsy, gene expression, sequencing, and other assays related to fish health.
  • Equipment/supplies management- Manages, prepares, and maintains equipment, materials, and labor in support of faculty and facility needs (including research and production equipment); Organization and accounting for expansive inventory.
  • Assists with the development of reports and funding proposals.
  • Compliance- Ensures compliance with animal care and chemicals and assists in maintaining suitable records to meet regulatory and safety requirements; Assists with chemical inventory, storage, and disposal.
  • Data management- Summarizes, maintains and manages experimental data, protocols and records.

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!

 
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