Research Assistant

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University invites applications for a research support role to assist researchers in planning, maintaining and completing projects that advance knowledge in our fields. You will help develop proposals, perform routine experiments, collect and analyze data, and document results for publication or presentation.

The position may involve supervising students and coordinating logistics, with substitutions allowed for experience based on education. Limited Term assignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in content specific to area of research.
• Level II requires 2 years of experience in research practices and protocols.
• Level III requires 4 years of experience in research practices and protocols.
• Job related licensure may be required for specific positions.
• Substitutions allowed for experience: Education can substitute for experience at 1 year per year of required experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development of project proposals, plans and protocols.
• Conducts routine or fundamental experiments, investigations and/or studies related to programs and projects in pursuit of new knowledge, techniques and concepts.
• Assists with logistical considerations to include equipment, materials, and labor needs.
• Collects data/samples related to others' research and in routine cases.
• Records, compiles, processes and analyzes data/samples.
• Documents results and observations in writing as well as presenting results to others.
• May assist in the preparation of research results for publication or presentation at conferences to include assisting in literature reviews and assisting in the writing of results and discussions.
• May instruct students and/or supervise others' research in area of expertise.

Education

Bachelor's degree in content specific to area of research

Bachelor's degree in content specific to area of research and 2 years of experience in research practices and protocols

Bachelor's degree in content specific to area of research and 4 years of experience in research practices and protocols

Job description

Overview

Assists researchers in planning, maintaining or completing research programs and/or projects involved in the discovery of new knowledge, techniques, and concepts which require fundamental scientific/research knowledge, skills and abilities following relevant policies, procedures, regulations and laws.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development of project proposals, plans and protocols.
• Conducts routine or fundamental experiments, investigations and/or studies related to programs and projects in pursuit of new knowledge, techniques and concepts.
• Assists with logistical considerations to include equipment, materials, and labor needs.
• Collects data/samples related to others' research and in routine cases.
• Records, compiles, processes and analyzes data/samples.
• Documents results and observations in writing as well as presenting results to others.
• May assist in the preparation of research results for publication or presentation at conferences to include assisting in literature reviews and assisting in the writing of results and discussions.
• May instruct students and/or supervise others' research in area of expertise.

Qualifications

Level I:

• Bachelor's degree in content specific to area of research.

Level II:

• Bachelor's degree in content specific to area of research and 2 years of experience in research practices and protocols.

Level III:

• Bachelor's degree in content specific to area of research and 4 years of experience in research practices and protocols.

Job related licensure may be required for specific positions.

SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR EXPERIENCE: Yes, 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.

Contract Type

Limited Term

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.

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more.

Posted Date

8/17/2026