Applied Research Associate — Rural Economics & Policy

Auburn; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Auburn University is seeking a Research Associate to support applied research and outreach within the Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology in collaboration with faculty. This is a two‑year limited‑term, in‑person position located in Auburn, AL.

The role involves data collection, analysis, report writing, and stakeholder engagement to inform research and extension programming across multiple sponsored programs.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in content specific area of research.

Responsibilities

• Develops or assists in the development of complex project proposals, plans, and protocols.
• Conducts non‑routine experiments, investigations and/or studies related to programs and projects in pursuit of new knowledge, techniques and concepts.
• Coordinates or assists logistics of research to include equipment, materials, and labor needs.
• Collects data/samples related to others' research and in complex cases.
• Records, compiles, processes and analyzes data/samples.
• Documents results and observations in writing as well as presenting results to others.
• May prepare research results for publication or presentation at conferences to include performing literature reviews and writing results and discussions.
• May instruct students and/or supervise others' research in area of expertise.
• May maintain project budgets and/or coordinate funding.

Education

Master's Degree in content specific area of research

Job description

Auburn University is seeking a Research Associate to support applied research and outreach within the Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology in collaboration with faculty. This is a two‑year limited‑term, in‑person position located in Auburn, AL.

The role involves data collection, analysis, report writing, and stakeholder engagement to inform research and extension programming across multiple sponsored programs.