Research Assistant/Associate

Job Description

Overview

The individual in this position will be responsible for maintaining
long-term agricultural experiments and agronomic teaching gardens
on Auburn University’s campus. The individual will also be expected
to assist in managing Official Variety trials for cotton, corn,
grain sorghum, peanut, ryegrass, small grains, and soybean. This
position is located at Auburn University in Auburn, AL.

Responsibilities

• Planning, overseeing, and maintaining historic agricultural

experiments on Auburn University’s campus, including the Old
Rotation (est. 1896) and Cullars Rotation (est. 1911).

• Planning, overseeing, and maintaining teaching gardens on

Auburn University’s campus, including the agronomic crops teaching
garden and perennial forage teaching garden.

• Interacting with individuals and groups for tours and

presentations on historic agricultural experiments and teaching
gardens.

• Assisting in managing Official Variety Trials for cotton, corn,

grain sorghum, peanut, ryegrass, small grains, and soybean
throughout the state of Alabama.

• Scheduling, monitoring, and maintaining records of

research.

• Procuring equipment and supplies to sustain research

projects.

• Assist with machinery operation, maintenance, and repair.
• Ensuring compliance with pesticide application, procedure, and

standards, as well as other regulations specific to execution of
job responsibilities.

• Supervising undergraduate student workers in the field.

Qualifications

Research Assistant:

• Level I: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in

Soil Science, Crop Science, or a closely related field.

• Level II: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in

Soil Science, Crop Science, or a closely related field and 2 years
of experience working with plot-scale research trials.

Research Associate:

• Level I: Master's degree from an accredited institution in Soil

Science, Crop Science, or a closely related field.

• Level II: Master’s degree from an accredited institution in

Soil Science, Crop Science, or a closely related field and 2 years
of experience working with plot-scale research trials.

Desired Qualifications:

• Certified Pesticide Applicator License (D&R Preferred)
• Knowledge and experience with row crop research

SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR EXPERIENCE: Yes, 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.

Contract Type

Limited Term

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through

research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our
students, our communities, and the world.

• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging

our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top
employer in higher education.

• We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits,

educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life
balance.

• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers

southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and
easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico
beaches.

• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering

an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed,
valued, respected, and engaged.

• Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education?

Apply today! War Eagle!

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opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color,
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Posted Date

10/30/2026