Research Assistant

This is a 1-year limited term appointment funded from external sources. Continuation of employment is contingent upon availability of funds.

The College of Agriculture seeks applicants for a Research Assistant! This position will provide professional support for several research projects focused on the abiotic and biotic factors mediating freshwater harmful algal blooms in aquaculture ponds and drinking water and recreational reservoirs. For more information about the position or the lab, please contact Alan Wilson at wilson@auburn.edu or visit https://wilsonlab.com/

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Participate in field sampling; conduct lab analyses (i.e., molecular analyses (qPCR), analytical chemistry (GC-MS), algal pigments (chlorophyll), nutrients); ensure proper maintenance of laboratory equipment; maintain inventory and order supplies; and perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

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Level I: Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Limnology, or closely related at the time employment begins; no experience required.

Level II: Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Limnology, or closely related discipline plus 2 years of experience relevant to the position.

Level III: Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, Limnology, or closely related discipline plus 4 years of experience 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.

Knowledge/experience with lab water quality analyses, such as analytical chemistry tools like GC-MS, and molecular analyses, such as qPCR.

Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite.

Prior coursework in limnology and statistics desired.

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