Research Assistant - Military Veterans
at Auburn University
Position Information
Requisition Number
S3827P
Home Org Name
Schl Fisheries Aquac Aquat Sci
Division Name
College of Agriculture
Position Title
Research Assistant
Job Class Code
HA01A/B/C
Appointment Status
Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term
Yes
Limited Term Length
1 year
Job Summary
TWO POSITIONS AVAILABLE!
The College of Agriculture at Auburn University is excited to recruit candidates for their Research Assistant position with the Scholl of Fisheries, Aquaculture & Aquatic Sciences.
Individuals selected for these positions will assist with field work (i.e., electrofishing, setting nets) on rivers and reservoirs in Alabama, Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas working on current and future research projects. Additionally, the selected individuals will assist in laboratory work such as otolith preparation and fish aging.
Three-year limited term positions. Continuation will be contingent upon availability of funding.
Why employees choose Auburn: Auburn University was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama's best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years. Employees enjoy competitive benefits that include top-notch health insurance, generous retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, flexible spending accounts and more! Learn more about Auburn's impact, generous employee benefits, and thriving community by visiting aub.ie/working-at-auburn.
Essential Functions
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Assist with fish sampling and habitat data/water quality collection efforts in the field (rivers and reservoirs)
- Prepare otoliths for processing and assist with determining estimated age
- Take fin clips, weigh fish, and remove other structures and preserve for the PI
- Enter field and laboratory data and provide summary tables
- Maintain laboratory and field equipment such as microscopes, electrofishing boats, boat motors, trailers, and trucks
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Level I: Bachelor's degree in Fisheries, Natural Resource Ecology & Management, or closely related; no experience required.
Level II: Bachelor's degree in Fisheries, Natural Resource Ecology & Management, or closely related field and 2 years of experience relevant to the position.
Level III: Bachelor's degree in Fisheries, Natural Resource Ecology & Management, or closely related field and 4 years of experience relevant to the position.
Substitutions Allowed for Experience:
Substitution allowed for Experience: 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.
Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications
Minimum Skills and Abilities
Minimum Technology Skills
Minimum License and Certifications
Desired Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
1. Experience with identification of large river fishes of the Red River basin.
2. Experience with sampling fishes across broad geographic areas in field settings.
3. Field experience with radio or acoustic tracking.
Posting Detail Information
Salary Range
$33,300 - $57,900
Job Category
Research
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
City position is located in:
Auburn
State position is located:
AL
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date
08/01/2024
Closing Date
EEO Statement
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. 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. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.
Special Instructions to Applicants
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