Research Associate

Research Associate

Company: Auburn University

Job Location: Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category: Laboratory and Research

Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: USD $58,940.00/Yr. - USD $77,950.00/Yr.

Locations: Auburn University, Alabama

Categories: Research

Job Type: Non-Faculty

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: Schl Fisheries Aquac Aquat Sci

Associated Division: College of Agriculture

Req ID: 7959

Overview

Assists researchers in planning, maintaining or completing research programs and/or projects involved in the discovery of new knowledge, techniques, and concepts which require advanced level scientific/research knowledge, skills and abilities following relevant policies, procedures, regulations and laws.

Responsibilities

• Develops or assists in the development of complex project proposals, plans, and protocols.
• Conducts non-routine experiments, investigations and/or studies related to programs and projects in pursuit of new knowledge, techniques and concepts.
• Coordinates or assists logistics of research to include equipment, materials, and labor needs.
• Collects data/samples related to others' research and in complex cases.
• Records, compiles, processes and analyzes data/samples.
• Documents results and observations in writing as well as presenting results to others.
• May prepare research results for publication or presentation at conferences to include performing literature reviews and writing results and discussions.
• May instruct students and/or supervise others' research in area of expertise.
• May maintain project budgets and/or coordinate funding.

Qualifications

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

Level IV

• Master's degree in content specific area of research and 6 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.

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