Research Assistant

Position Details Position Information Requisition Number S3265P Home Org Name Horticulture Division Name College of Agriculture Position Title Research Assistant Job Class Code HA01A/B/C Appointment Status Full-time Part-time FTE Limited Term Yes Limited Term Length 1 year; continuation contingent upon funding Job Summary This is a 1yr limited term position appointment. Continuation of employment is contingent upon availability of funds. The Department of Horticulture is seeking applicants for a Research Assistant. The successful candidate will be expected to assist faculty, staff, and graduate students with research needs. About Auburn: Auburn was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama's best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years. Learn more about Auburn's impact, generous employee benefits, and thriving community by visiting aub.ie/working-for-auburn. 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Essential Functions Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Experimental setup; irrigation and fertigation system design, installation, and repair. Basic equipment maintenance; supervision of undergraduate student workers. Greenhouse transplant production and garden maintenance. The candidate will be expected to work in greenhouses, vertical farms, and outdoor experimental plots. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: Level I: Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture or a closely related field; no experience required. Level II: Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture or a closely related field and 2 years of experience in research practices and protocols. Level III: Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture or a closely related field and 4 years of experience in research practices and protocols. Substitutions allowed for Experience: 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. Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications Minimum Skills and Abilities Basic construction and maintenance skills and ability to safely operate power tools and tractors. Minimum Technology Skills General experience in word processing and spreadsheet software. Minimum License and Certifications Desired Qualifications Desired Qualifications Posting Detail Information Salary Range $33,300 - $57,900 Job Category Research Working Hours if Non-Traditional City position is located in: Auburn State position is located: AL List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position Posting Date 12/13/2023 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. 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