Research Specialist

CLEMU Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University in Clemson, SC seeks a Research Associate to advance sustainable crop production research. You will conduct and coordinate research activities, supervise graduate and undergraduate students in the Narayanan lab and in field settings, and help disseminate results through outreach efforts.

Responsibilities include coordinating field research, executing current project tasks, and contributing to knowledge transfer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience in the assigned research area.
• High school diploma with advanced journey-level work experience in a clinical or research setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate outreach and result dissemination activities related to current projects.
• Supervise graduate and undergraduate students in the Narayanan lab and field research.
• Help manage field research related to current projects.
• Conduct sustainable crop production research related to current projects.

Skills

Supervision

Outreach coordination

Field research

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

High school diploma with advanced journey-level experience

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Research Associate will conduct research in sustainable crop production, assist in the ongoing research projects in the Narayanan lab, supervise students, manage field research, and participate in outreach and result dissemination activities. Other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES

• 25% - Conduct/coordinate/participate in outreach and result dissemination activities related to current projects.
• 25% - Supervise graduate and undergraduate students in the Narayanan lab and field research.
• 25% - Help manage field research related to current projects.
• 25% - Conduct/coordinate/participate in sustainable crop production research related to current projects.

JOB CODE

ED60

EMPLOYEE TYPE

Temporary Grant (TGP) Staff

Minimum Requirements

A bachelor's degree in a related field and work experience directly related to the assigned research area; or a high school diploma and advanced journey-level work experience in a clinical or research setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises Student workers only

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 25%
• Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc.: 5%

WORKING CONDITIONS

None: %

WORK SCHEDULE

Standard Hours: 37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Expected Salary Range $45,000 - $50,000 Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Normal Operations - Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives, and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE

September 21, 2026

MILITARY AND VETERAN

Military Equivalency: Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties. Veteran Preference: South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process.

CLOSING STATEMENT

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.

One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others.

Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.