Research Assistant - Military Veterans
at Auburn University
Position Information
Requisition Number
S4026P
Home Org Name
Entomology and Plant Pathology
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
2 years
Job Summary
Research Assistant
The Potnis Lab in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at Auburn University is seeking a highly motivated individual to provide professional research assistance in the area of plant microbiomes. The successful candidate will join a team (currently a postdoc, graduate students and undergraduate students) that contributes to multiple projects on plant-microbe interactions. The successful candidate will work on an interdisciplinary research project, funded by USDA-Sustainable Agricultural Systems, and work collaboratively with the team members. The goal of this project is to develop sustainable approaches for controlled environmental agriculture. The individual will have opportunity to work with plant biologist, engineers, breeders, economist, and extension faculty. This is a two-year limited term position with the possibility of annual extensions depending on performance and funding. Applicant must be able to work both independently and with others within a research team and have excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
The University: Classified as a Carnegie R1 university, Auburn University is a public flagship land-grant institution with a student enrollment of more than 30,000. The University provides instruction in approximately 70 academic departments and performs graduate research and public service across a variety of program areas. The University is located in the city of Auburn in east-central Alabama, near the metropolitan areas of Birmingham, AL, and Atlanta, GA, as well as within 4 hours of scenic escapes like the southern Appalachians and the Gulf of Mexico.
The Department: The Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology is administered by the University's historic College of Agriculture. It houses over 20 faculty, 5 support staff, and more than 50 graduate students, all of whom work towards executing the University's research, instruction, and extension missions. Additional information can be found at http://enpp.auburn.edu.
The Laboratory: Potnis lab, also known as Molecular Ecology lab, currently consists of three graduate students, one post-doc, one research associate, and undergraduate students. We work on understanding the intricate interactions among host, microbes and environment to develop sustainable solutions to manage disease outbreaks. Additional information can be found at https://nehapotnis.wixsite.com/potnislab/home
Essential Functions
Essential functions:
• Conducting and assisting the growth chamber experiments related to plant-associated microbiomes and their role in stress tolerance in plants
• Presenting the research updates at the team meetings
• Writing and compiling the data and assisting in the manuscript preparations
• Assisting other team members in their greenhouse/growth chamber experiments, or field sampling
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Level I: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Microbiology, Plant Sciences, Biology, or related natural or social sciences field; no experience required.
Level II: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Microbiology, Plant Sciences, Biology, or related natural or social sciences field and 2 years of experience in research practices and protocols relevant to the position.
Level III: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Microbiology, Plant Sciences, Biology, or related natural or social sciences field and 4 years of experience in research practices and protocols relevant to the position.
Advanced degrees may substitute for years of experience.
Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications
Minimum Skills and Abilities
Applicant must be able to work both independently and with others within a research team and have excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Minimum Technology Skills
Minimum License and Certifications
A valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one prior to employment.
Desired Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Salary Range
$33,300 - $68,300
Job Category
Agricultural/Veterinary Medicine
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
City position is located in:
Auburn
State position is located:
Alabama
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Working under challenging conditions (e.g., ability to lift >70 lbs and operate in hot/humid conditions)
Posting Date
10/18/2024
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
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/49363
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- AcademicKeys
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
- DiversityJobs
- HigherEdJobs
- HERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- Indeed
- RecruitMilitary
- The Tuskegee News
- Professional organization or journal
- Veterans Assistance Services
- Disability Assistance Services
- State Employment Service
- Social Media
- AU Job Bulletin
- Notified by an Auburn employee
- College or university Career Services
- I went to the AU Employment Website directly (www.auemployment.com)
- Other
- Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee within probationary period
- Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee outside of probationary period
- Current part-time Auburn or AUM employee
- Not an Auburn or AUM employee
- Will obtain in the next six months
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
Auburn, AL
Welcome to Auburn University!
Auburn University was established in 1856 as the East Alabama Male College, 20 years after the city of Auburn's founding. In 1872, under the Morrill Act, the school became the first land-grant college in the South and was renamed the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama. In 1899 the name again was changed, to the Alabama Polytechnic Institute. Finally, in 1960 the name of the school was changed to Auburn University, a title more in keeping with its location, and expressing the varied academic programs and larger curriculum of a major university.
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