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Research Fellow
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Position Details
Position Information
Requisition Number
S3846P
Home Org Name
Entomology and Plant Pathology
Division Name
College of Agriculture
Position Title
Research Fellow
Job Class Code
HA03A/B/C/D
Appointment Status
Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term
Yes
Limited Term Length
4 years
Job Summary
Research Fellow
The Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at Auburn University is seeking a highly motivated individual to assist with and conduct original research including planning, maintaining, and completing research projects involved in generation of new knowledge and concepts. The candidate will provide professional research assistance in basic and translational aspects of plant-microbe interactions. The candidate will integrate the knowledge of basics of plant biology, developmental biology, biochemistry, soil chemistry, microbiology, and plant pathology, thus, ability to work on interdisciplinary projects is a plus. The successful candidate will join a team (currently a postdoc, graduate students and undergraduate students) that contributes to multiple projects on plant-microbe interactions. Applicant must be able to work both independently and with others within a research team and have excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills. The candidate will assist in or initiate project proposals to coordinate funding.
This is a four-year limited term position with the possibility of annual extensions depending on performance and funding.
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 Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at Auburn University is seeking a highly motivated individual to assist with and conduct original research including planning, maintaining, and completing research projects involved in generation of new knowledge and concepts. The candidate will provide professional research assistance in basic and translational aspects of plant-microbe interactions. The candidate will integrate the knowledge of basics of plant biology, developmental biology, biochemistry, soil chemistry, microbiology, and plant pathology, thus, ability to work on interdisciplinary projects is a plus. The successful candidate will join a team (currently a postdoc, graduate students and undergraduate students) that contributes to multiple projects on plant-microbe interactions. Applicant must be able to work both independently and with others within a research team and have excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills. The candidate will assist in or initiate project proposals to coordinate funding.
This is a four-year limited term position with the possibility of annual extensions depending on performance and funding.
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.
Essential Functions
Essential functions:
- Develop and assist in the development of project proposals, research outlines, plans and protocols.
- Design and/conduct experiments and studies in pursuit of new knowledge, techniques, and concepts.
- Assist with logistics of research to include equipment, materials, and labor needs.
- Write and compile the data and assisting with manuscript preparations.
- Assist other team members in their greenhouse/growth chamber experiments, or field sampling.
- Serve as supervisor to students in area of expertise.
- May provide consulting to third party organizations related to research activities.
- Maintain projects, coordinate funding, and / manage ordering, and budgets.
- Assisting other team members in their greenhouse/growth chamber experiments, or field sampling.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Level I: PhD from an accredited institution in Microbiology, Plant Sciences, Biology, or related natural sciences field; no experience required.
Level II: PhD from an accredited institution in Microbiology, Plant Sciences, Biology, or related natural sciences field and 2 years of experience in research practices and protocols relevant to the position.
Level III: PhD from an accredited institution in Microbiology, Plant Sciences, Biology, or related natural sciences field and 4 years of experience in research practices and protocols relevant to the position.
Level IV: PhD from an accredited institution in Microbiology, Plant Sciences, Biology, or related natural sciences field and 6 years of experience in research practices and protocols relevant to the position.
Level II: PhD from an accredited institution in Microbiology, Plant Sciences, Biology, or related natural sciences field and 2 years of experience in research practices and protocols relevant to the position.
Level III: PhD from an accredited institution in Microbiology, Plant Sciences, Biology, or related natural sciences field and 4 years of experience in research practices and protocols relevant to the position.
Level IV: PhD from an accredited institution in Microbiology, Plant Sciences, Biology, or related natural sciences field and 6 years of experience in research practices and protocols relevant to the position.
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. Experience with general molecular lab techniques, plant pathology experiments, publication of research results, and writing grant proposals. Must be able to work collegially with others on large, multidisciplinary research projects.
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
$42,700 - $108,500
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
Posting Date
08/07/2024
Closing Date
EEO Statement
Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
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