Highlights
SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR EXPERIENCE: Yes, 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. + Level II: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Soil Science, Crop Science, or a closely related field and 2 years of experience working with plot-scale research trials.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Auburn University, AL |
| Industry | Education |
| Company Size | 1,500 to 1,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1856 |
| Website | http://www.auburn.edu/ |
Description
Salary Range: USD $35,820.00/Yr. - USD $73,620.00/Yr.
Locations: Auburn University, AL
Categories: Research
Job Type: Non-Faculty
Position Type: Full-Time
Department: Crop Soil and EnvironmentalSciences
Associated Division: College of Agriculture
Req ID: 10320
Overview
The individual in this position will be responsible for maintaining long-term agricultural experiments and agronomic teaching gardens on Auburn University’s campus. The individual will also be expected to assist in managing Official Variety trials for cotton, corn, grain sorghum, peanut, ryegrass, small grains, and soybean. This position is located at Auburn University in Auburn, AL.
Responsibilities
+ Planning, overseeing, and maintaining historic agricultural experiments on Auburn University’s campus, including the Old Rotation (est. 1896) and Cullars Rotation (est. 1911).
+ Planning, overseeing, and maintaining teaching gardens on Auburn University’s campus, including the agronomic crops teaching garden and perennial forage teaching garden.
+ Interacting with individuals and groups for tours and presentations on historic agricultural experiments and teaching gardens.
+ Assisting in managing Official Variety Trials for cotton, corn, grain sorghum, peanut, ryegrass, small grains, and soybean throughout the state of Alabama.
+ Scheduling, monitoring, and maintaining records of research.
+ Procuring equipment and supplies to sustain research projects.
+ Assist with machinery operation, maintenance, and repair.
+ Ensuring compliance with pesticide application, procedure, and standards, as well as other regulations specific to execution of job responsibilities.
+ Supervising undergraduate student workers in the field.
Qualifications
Research Assistant:
+ Level I: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Soil Science, Crop Science, or a closely related field.
+ Level II: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Soil Science, Crop Science, or a closely related field and 2 years of experience working with plot-scale research trials.
Research Associate:
+ Level I: Master's degree from an accredited institution in Soil Science, Crop Science, or a closely related field.
+ Level II: Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Soil Science, Crop Science, or a closely related field and 2 years of experience working with plot-scale research trials.
Desired Qualifications:
+ Certified Pesticide Applicator License (D&R Preferred)
+ Knowledge and experience with row crop research
SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR EXPERIENCE: Yes, 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.
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
9/9/2026
Locations: Auburn University, AL
Categories: Research
Job Type: Non-Faculty
Position Type: Full-Time
Department: Crop Soil and EnvironmentalSciences
Associated Division: College of Agriculture
Req ID: 10320
Overview
The individual in this position will be responsible for maintaining long-term agricultural experiments and agronomic teaching gardens on Auburn University’s campus. The individual will also be expected to assist in managing Official Variety trials for cotton, corn, grain sorghum, peanut, ryegrass, small grains, and soybean. This position is located at Auburn University in Auburn, AL.
Responsibilities
+ Planning, overseeing, and maintaining historic agricultural experiments on Auburn University’s campus, including the Old Rotation (est. 1896) and Cullars Rotation (est. 1911).
+ Planning, overseeing, and maintaining teaching gardens on Auburn University’s campus, including the agronomic crops teaching garden and perennial forage teaching garden.
+ Interacting with individuals and groups for tours and presentations on historic agricultural experiments and teaching gardens.
+ Assisting in managing Official Variety Trials for cotton, corn, grain sorghum, peanut, ryegrass, small grains, and soybean throughout the state of Alabama.
+ Scheduling, monitoring, and maintaining records of research.
+ Procuring equipment and supplies to sustain research projects.
+ Assist with machinery operation, maintenance, and repair.
+ Ensuring compliance with pesticide application, procedure, and standards, as well as other regulations specific to execution of job responsibilities.
+ Supervising undergraduate student workers in the field.
Qualifications
Research Assistant:
+ Level I: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Soil Science, Crop Science, or a closely related field.
+ Level II: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Soil Science, Crop Science, or a closely related field and 2 years of experience working with plot-scale research trials.
Research Associate:
+ Level I: Master's degree from an accredited institution in Soil Science, Crop Science, or a closely related field.
+ Level II: Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Soil Science, Crop Science, or a closely related field and 2 years of experience working with plot-scale research trials.
Desired Qualifications:
+ Certified Pesticide Applicator License (D&R Preferred)
+ Knowledge and experience with row crop research
SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR EXPERIENCE: Yes, 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.
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
9/9/2026
About Company
Welcome to Auburn University, a
comprehensive land, space and sea grant research institution blending arts and applied sciences. The University
continuously changes to accommodate today's needs, while still respecting the traditions and spirit of Auburn. As we grow and change, Auburn will always continue its tradition of excellence.
The main campus had an enrollment during fall of 2007 of 24,137. Auburn University offers degrees in 13 schools and colleges at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels.
Auburn University is known not only for its academic excellence, but for its impact on Alabama as well. A recent study determined AU had nearly $ 4 billion economic impact on the state of Alabama, including a $ 1.5 billion impact on the economy and a $ 2.4 billion impact in "human capital." AU's Technical Assistance Center, a collaborative Engineering / Business outreach unit, performs hundreds of projects annually for state industry, generating millions of dollars in increased efficiencies and saving or creating hundreds of jobs statewide.
Auburn University has developed into one of the largest universities in the South, remaining in the educational forefront with its traditional blend of arts and applied science, and changing with the needs of today while living with a respect for the traditions and spirit that are Auburn.
The main campus had an enrollment during fall of 2007 of 24,137. Auburn University offers degrees in 13 schools and colleges at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels.
Auburn University is known not only for its academic excellence, but for its impact on Alabama as well. A recent study determined AU had nearly $ 4 billion economic impact on the state of Alabama, including a $ 1.5 billion impact on the economy and a $ 2.4 billion impact in "human capital." AU's Technical Assistance Center, a collaborative Engineering / Business outreach unit, performs hundreds of projects annually for state industry, generating millions of dollars in increased efficiencies and saving or creating hundreds of jobs statewide.
Auburn University has developed into one of the largest universities in the South, remaining in the educational forefront with its traditional blend of arts and applied science, and changing with the needs of today while living with a respect for the traditions and spirit that are Auburn.