Agriculture, Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Conferences, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Processing, Documentation, Economic Development, Economics, Funding, Higher Education, Laboratory Operations, Logistics, Operations Processes, Project Development, Project/Program Coordination, Proposal Development, Public Policy, Publications, Reporting Skills, Sociology, Specimen Analysis, Specimen Collection, Training/Teaching
This is a two-year limited-term position. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of funding.
Auburn University is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to support applied research and outreach initiatives within the research group of Dr. Adam Rabinowitz in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology in collaboration with Dr. Joel Cuffey, Dr. Ryan Thomson, and other faculty.
This position will contribute to interdisciplinary projects examining economic development and public policy relevant to rural communities. The Research Associate will assist with data collection, analysis, report writing, and stakeholder engagement to inform research and extension programming in support of multiple sponsored programs.
This is an in-person position located in Auburn, AL.
Responsibilities:
- Develops or assists in the development of complex project proposals, plans, and protocols.
- Conducts non-routine experiments, investigations and/or studies related to programs and projects in pursuit of new knowledge, techniques and concepts.
- Coordinates or assists logistics of research to include equipment, materials, and labor needs.
- Collects data/samples related to others' research and in complex cases.
- Records, compiles, processes and analyzes data/samples.
- Documents results and observations in writing as well as presenting results to others.
- May prepare research results for publication or presentation at conferences to include performing literature reviews and writing results and discussions.
- May instruct students and/or supervise others' research in area of expertise.
- May maintain project budgets and/or coordinate funding.
Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in content specific area of research.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Possesses advanced knowledge in the field of research, and has working knowledge of equipment, materials and processes related to lab/facility operations, including procedures for observation, documentation and collection, analysis and presentation of dat
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- Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
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- 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.
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