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
How to apply
- Read the full advert on the source site — it carries the authoritative terms.
- Prepare your SOP, CV, transcripts and referees before the deadline.
- Apply through the university's own portal. Never pay a fee to a third party.