Research Assistant - Military Veterans
at Auburn University
Position Information
Requisition Number
S3265P
Home Org Name
Horticulture
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; continuation contingent upon funding
Job Summary
This is a 1yr limited term position appointment. Continuation of employment is contingent upon availability of funds.
The Department of Horticulture is seeking applicants for a Research Assistant. The successful candidate will be expected to assist faculty, staff, and graduate students with research needs.
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Essential Functions
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Experimental setup; irrigation and fertigation system design, installation, and repair.
- Basic equipment maintenance; supervision of undergraduate student workers.
- Greenhouse transplant production and garden maintenance.
- The candidate will be expected to work in greenhouses, vertical farms, and outdoor experimental plots.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Level I: Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture or a closely related field; no experience required.
Level II: Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture or a closely related field and 2 years of experience in research practices and protocols.
Level III: Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture or a closely related field and 4 years of experience in research practices and protocols.
Substitutions 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
Basic construction and maintenance skills and ability to safely operate power tools and tractors.
Minimum Technology Skills
General experience in word processing and spreadsheet software.
Minimum License and Certifications
Desired Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
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
12/13/2023
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
Please utilize the attachment feature and attach a cover letter and resume. Only complete application materials will be accepted for review.
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Auburn, AL
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