Research Assistant

Auburn University • Auburn, AL

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About The Position

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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in content specific to area of research.
• 2 years of experience in research practices and protocols (for Level II).
• 4 years of experience in research practices and protocols (for Level III).
• Job related licensure may be required for specific positions.

Nice To Haves

• Additional appropriate education may substitute for experience at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

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.

Benefits

• Generous benefits
• Educational opportunities
• Culture of support and work/life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level