"Research Associate"

Research Associate

Company:
Auburn University

Job Location:
Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category:
Laboratory and Research

Type:
Full-Time

Salary Range: USD $41,000.00/Yr. - USD $85,360.00/Yr.

Locations: Mobile, Alabama

Categories: Research

Job Type: Non-Faculty

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: Schl Fisheries Aquac Aquat Sci

Associated Division: College of Agriculture

Req ID: 7961

Overview

This position is located in Mobile, Alabama at the Auburn University Marine Extension and Research Center (AUMERC) with work being done in the Mississippi Sound, Little Lagoon, and Mobile Bay. The individual selected for this position will be responsible for assisting the Pls of AUMERC in ongoing grant-funded extension and research projects including but not limited to an investigation of estuarine and nearshore microbial/physicochemical water quality conditions, evaluation of oyster restoration locations and approaches, Oyster Gardening programs located both in Mississippi and Alabama, as well as additional projects related to the study of water and habitat quality within the greater Mobile Bay area. This position will require significant time spent in the field and on AUMERC vessels where working conditions can be wet, muddy, hot, cold, and sunny. The position will require regular scuba diving in low to zero visibility conditions of Mobile Bay and the MS Sound. There will also be regular lab and office work, including meetings. The selected candidate should be comfortable in all the above-mentioned settings. Limited overnight travel may be necessary while same-day travel will be routine.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development of project proposals, plans and protocols.
• Conducts routine or fundamental experiments, investigations and/or studies related to programs and projects in pursuit of new knowledge, techniques and concepts.
• Assists with logistical considerations to include equipment, materials, and labor needs.
• Collects data/samples related to others' research and in routine cases.
• Records, compiles, processes and analyzes data/samples.
• Documents results and observations in writing as well as presenting results to others.
• May assist in the preparation of research results for publication or presentation at conferences to include assisting in literature reviews and assisting in the writing of results and discussions.
• May instruct students and/or supervise others' research in area of expertise.

Qualifications

Level I

• Master's degree in content specific area of research

Level II

• Master's degree in content specific area of research and 2 years of experience in research practices and protocols

Level III

• Master's degree in content specific area of research and 4 years of experience in research practices and protocols

SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR EXPERIENCE: Yes, 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.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
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• We're Here for You:Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
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