Research Assistant - Agricultural Trials & Teaching Gardens

Auburn University

Auburn (AL)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 64,000

Part time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Auburn University in Auburn, AL is seeking a Research Assistant/Associate to maintain long-term agricultural experiments and teaching gardens on campus, and to assist in managing Official Variety Trials across Alabama. The position involves coordinating field activities, supervising undergraduate student workers, and ensuring compliance with pesticide application procedures and related regulations.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Soil Science, Crop Science, or a closely

Qualifications

Requires Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Soil Science, Crop Science, or closely related field.
Substitutions allowed: for experience, education may count toward experience requirements.

Responsibilities

Planning, overseeing, and maintaining historic agricultural experiments (Old Rotation and Cullars Rotation).
Planning and maintaining agronomic teaching gardens on campus.
Interacting with groups for tours and presentations.
Assisting in Official Variety Trials for cotton, corn, grain sorghum, peanut, ryegrass, small grains, and soybean in Alabama.
Scheduling, monitoring, and maintaining records of research.
Procuring equipment and supplies to sustain research projects.
Assist with machinery operation, maintenance, and repair.
Ensuring compliance with pesticide application procedures and standards.
Supervising undergraduate student workers in the field.