Research Associate: Drive Innovative Experiments & Data

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University invites applications for a Research Assistant role that supports researchers in planning, maintaining, and completing projects aimed at new knowledge and techniques.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field, up to six years of experience, and may involve data collection, analysis, publication preparation, mentorship, and budget coordination within a limited-term contract.

Qualifications

• Level I: Master’s degree in content specific area of research.
• Level II: Master’s degree + 2 years of research experience.
• Level III: Master’s degree + 4 years of research experience.
• Level IV: Master’s degree + 6 years of research experience.
• Job-related licensure may be required for specific positions.
• Substitutions allowed: Education may substitute for experience.

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

Master's degree with 2 years of experience in research practices and protocols

Master's degree with 4 years of experience in research practices and protocols

Master's degree with 6 years of experience in research practices and protocols

Job description

Auburn University invites applications for a Research Assistant role that supports researchers in planning, maintaining, and completing projects aimed at new knowledge and techniques.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field, up to six years of experience, and may involve data collection, analysis, publication preparation, mentorship, and budget coordination within a limited-term contract.