Research Fellow
Company: Auburn
Location: Auburn
Posted on: October 16, 2024
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Job Description:
Position Details
Position Information
Requisition Number
S3997P
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
3 years; continuation contingent upon funding and performance in
the position
Job Summary
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-associated nematology. The candidate will integrate the
knowledge of basics of plant biology, nematology, soil chemistry,
microbiology, and plant pathology, thus, ability to work on
interdisciplinary projects is a plus. The successful candidate will
join a team (faculty PI, graduate students and undergraduate
students) that contributes to multiple projects on plant-associated
nematodes. 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 three-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:
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Level I: PhD from an accredited institution in Nematology, Plant
Pathology, Biology, or related natural sciences field; no
experience required.
Level II: PhD from an accredited institution in Nematology, Plant
Pathology, 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 Nematology, Plant
Pathology, 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 Nematology, Plant
Pathology, Biology, or related natural sciences field and 6 years
of experience in research practices and protocols relevant to the
position.
Indicated education is required; no substitutions allowed.
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
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
10/07/2024
Closing Date
EEO Statement
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and
education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race,
color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected
veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification
protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal
Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and
equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of
the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to
learn more.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/49143
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