Position Details
Position Information
| Requisition Number | S4787P |
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| Home Org Name | Biosystems Engineering |
| Division Name | College of Agriculture |
| Position Title | Research Assistant I/II/III |
| Job Class Code | HA01 A/B/C |
| Appointment Status | Full-time |
| Part-time FTE | |
| Limited Term | Yes |
| Limited Term Length | 2 years |
| Job Summary | TWO POSITIONS AVAILABLE!The department of Biosystems Engineering at Auburn University is seeking candidates for one or multiple Research Assistant positions. These positions are funded from external sources, and continuation of employment is contingent upon availability of funds. The selected individuals will provide professional and technical assistance with research programs focused on the study of agricultural wastewater treatment and bioreactor development.These are two-year limited term appointments. Continuation of employment is contingent upon the availability of funds. |
| Essential Functions | Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Assist principal investigatorAssists in the development of project plans and laboratory protocolsPerform and supervise wastewater bioreactor research activitiesSummarize data from research and stakeholder engagementsPrepare technical reports and presentations to support publication Perform various other duties as assigned by supervisor with regards to sustainable wastewater engineering practices |
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Minimum Qualifications
| Minimum Qualifications | Education and Experience:Level I: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, or Agriculture; no experience required.Level II: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, or Agriculture and 2 years of experience in research practices and protocols relevant to the position.Level III: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, or Agriculture and 4 years of experience in research practices and protocols relevant to the position.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.Valid driver’s license |
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Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications
| Minimum Skills and Abilities | Candidates should have documented experience and/or the ability to conduct job duties in environmental engineering and sustainable agriculture.Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, demonstrated technical excellence and ability to work both independently and in a team environment are necessary. |
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| Minimum Technology Skills | Basic computer skillsBasic skills with electronic instrumentation in the laboratory |
| Minimum License and Certifications | Valid driver’s license required. |
Desired Qualifications
| Desired Qualifications | Desired qualifications include the additional technical experience:Research experience and knowledge in bioreactor development & designExperimental design for bioreactor performance analysesComputational modeling of flow systems and bioreactorsBiological wastewater engineering; microbial culturing proceduresVarious analytical instruments such as GC/MS, HPLC, TOC/TN, SpectrophotometryKnowledge/experience with chemical and biochemical laboratory procedures |
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Posting Detail Information
| Salary Range | $34,610 – $60,300 |
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| Job Category | Research |
| 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 | 09/25/2025 |
| Closing Date | |
| Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement | 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. Please visit their website to learn more. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| Quick Link for Internal Postings | https://www.auemployment.com/postings/56157 |
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