Post Doctoral Fellow 2026 Pool

Auburn; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Auburn University, College of Agriculture, Auburn, AL, invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellow across several agricultural science disciplines. PhD in a listed field is required.

Appointments are non-tenure track and initially for at least one year with possible renewals up to four years, contingent on funding and performance. Responsibilities include conducting contract/grant related research and contributing to scholarly activities.

Qualifications

• A PhD in one of the listed agricultural sciences disciplines at the time employment begins.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and speech.
• Eligibility to work legally in the United States at the time the appointment begins.

Responsibilities

• Perform research activities associated with contracts and grants.
• Engage in scholarly work within the chosen discipline.
• Contribute to ongoing projects and collaborate with faculty and staff.

Education

PhD in Agricultural Economics

PhD in Animal Sciences

PhD in Crop Science

PhD in Plant Pathology

PhD in Food Science

PhD in Horticulture

PhD in Rural Sociology

Job description

Overview

The College of Agriculture at Auburn University located in Auburn, Alabama, http://www.ag.auburn.edu, is seeking candidates for the position Post-Doctoral Fellow in various disciplines of agricultural sciences. From time to time, it is necessary to employ Post-Doc Fellows to execute the work associated with various contracts and grants. We are seeking applications from individuals with a PhD in one of the following areas at the time employment begins: Agricultural Economics; Animal Sciences; Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences; Biosystems/Agricultural Engineering; Entomology; Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences; Food Science; Horticulture; Plant Pathology; Poultry Science; and Rural Sociology or related fields. Positions are available for a minimum period of one year for a 12-month appointment, subject to annual renewal based on funding, need and satisfactory performance for a maximum period of four years. Post-Doctoral Fellows are non-tenure track positions.

Responsibilities

We are seeking applications from individuals with a PhD in one of the following areas at the time employment begins: Agricultural Economics; Animal Sciences; Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences; Biosystems/Agricultural Engineering; Entomology; Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences; Food Science; Horticulture; Plant Pathology; Poultry Science; and Rural Sociology or related fields.

Qualifications

A PhD in one of the areas of expertise listed above at the time employment begins. The successful candidate must possess excellent written and interpersonal communication skills. The candidate selected for the positions must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Review of applications will begin April 28, 2026 and continue throughout the year as positions become available. Please attach the following via the on-line application system: 1)letter of interest, 2)current vita, 3)Statement of Research Goals, and 4) copies of all transcripts. Only complete application materials will be considered.

Contract Type

Limited Term

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