Research Fellow

About this position

Job Description

Overview

• Auburn University is seeking a Research Fellow to
• assist with and conduct original research, including planning,
• maintaining, and completing research programs and projects focused
• on the discovery of new knowledge, techniques, and concepts. This
• position applies advanced scientific and research knowledge,
• skills, and abilities while adhering to applicable policies,
• procedures, regulations, and laws.

Responsibilities

• Develops original project proposals, research designs, plans and protocols and assists in the development of complex project proposals, plans and protocols.
• Designs and/or conducts complex experiments, investigations and/or studies related to programs and projects in pursuit of new knowledge, techniques and concepts.
• Coordinates or assists with logistics of research to include equipment, materials, and labor needs.
• Collects data/samples related to own research as well as 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 serve as an instructor and/or supervisor to other researchers and students in area of expertise.
• May provide consulting to third party organizations related to research activities.
• May maintain projects and/or coordinate funding.

Qualifications

Level I:

• PhD Degree in content specific area of research.

Level II:

• PhD Degree in content specific area of research and 2 years of experience in research practices and protocols.

Level III:

• PhD Degree in content specific area of research and 4 years of experience in research practices and protocols.

Level IV:

• PhD Degree in content specific area of research and 2 years of experience in research practices and protocols.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

Job related licensure may be required for specific positions.

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!

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 the Office of Equal
• Opportunity Compliance's website to learn
• more.

Posted Date

8/12/2026