Job Description

Position Information

Requisition Number S3063P
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.

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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 09/27/2023
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.

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Required Documents * Resume

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