Job Details
Position Details
Position InformationRequisition NumberS3064PHome Org NameHorticultureDivision NameCollege of AgriculturePosition TitleResearch FellowJob Class CodeHA03A/B/CAppointment StatusFull-timePart-time FTELimited TermYesLimited Term Length1 year; continuation contingent upon fundingJob Summary
This is a 1-year limited term appointment. Continuation of employment is contingent upon availability of funds. The
Department of Horticulture is seeking highly qualified applicants for
Research Fellow. The successful candidate will be expected to help operate and develop Dr. Daniel Wells' research program in urban and controlled environment horticulture. Current program personnel include four M.S. students, one Ph.D. student, and two Research Associates. Dr. Wells is PI or Co-PI on three nationally-funded projects and manages a program called FoodU which is a teaching, outreach, and food production program that engages undergraduate and graduate students in the campus food system.
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www.auburn.edu/inclusion to learn more about our commitment to expanding equity and inclusion for all.Essential Functions
- Current projects in which the successful candidate will participate include developing novel techniques to improve salinity tolerance in greenhouse vegetables, plant meristem temperature manipulation in controlled environments, greenhouse tomato crop modeling, and improving water and nutrient retention in a rooftop garden substrate.
- Research will be conducted in greenhouses, vertical farms, growth chambers, and outdoor research plots.
- The successful candidate will be expected to manage personnel, co-mentor graduate students, develop research proposals, plan and execute experiments, analyze data, and publish research findings in high-quality journals.
Minimum QualificationsMinimum Qualifications
Education and Experience: Level I: PhD in Horticulture, Aquaculture, or a closely related field; no experience required.
Level II: PhD in Horticulture, Aquaculture, or a closely related field and 2 years experience in research practices and protocols.
Level III: PhD in Horticulture, Aquaculture, or a closely related field and 4 years experience in research practices and protocols.Minimum Skills, License, and CertificationsMinimum Skills and Abilities
- Experience with aquaculture, aquaponics, and hydroponics
- History of publishing in peer-reviewed journals
- Ability and desire to mentor graduate students
Minimum Technology SkillsGeneral experience in word processing and spreadsheet software.Minimum License and CertificationsDesired QualificationsDesired QualificationsDesired qualifications include the following:
- Experience teaching aquaculture, aquaponics, or hydroponics
- Experience with growth chambers
- Experience with modeling
- Expertise in statistical analysis
Posting Detail InformationSalary Range$42,700 - $92,500Job CategoryResearchWorking Hours if Non-TraditionalCity position is located in:AuburnState position is located:ALList any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this positionPosting Date09/27/2023Closing DateEEO StatementAuburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
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