Research Associate

Auburn University•Auburn, AL

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About The Position

The Research Associate will support applied fisheries and aquatic ecology research conducted through Auburn University in collaboration with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and research partners. The position focuses primarily on quantitative data analysis and preparing peer-reviewed manuscripts, technical reports, and related research products. Additional duties include helping with study design; reviewing project metadata and data documentation; managing chemical inventories; supporting laboratory safety and compliance; and occasionally contributing to field and laboratory research. This is a 1-year limited-term position, and continued employment depends on funding availability.

Requirements

Master's degree in a content-specific area of research.

Responsibilities

Develop or assist in developing complex project proposals, plans, and protocols.
Conduct non-routine experiments, investigations, and studies related to programs and projects to pursue new knowledge, techniques, and concepts.
Coordinate or assist with research logistics, including equipment, materials, and labor needs.
Collect data or samples for other researchers, including in complex cases.
Record, compile, process, and analyze data or samples.
Document results and observations in writing and present results to others.
Prepare research results for publication or conference presentation, including literature reviews and writing results and discussion sections.
May instruct students or supervise others' research in the area of expertise.
May maintain project budgets or coordinate funding.
Assist with study design and review project metadata and data documentation.
Manage chemical inventories and assist with laboratory safety and compliance activities.
Occasionally assist with field and laboratory research.
Prepare peer-reviewed manuscripts, technical reports, and associated research products.