Auburn University · 1 day ago
Research Fellow III/IV
Auburn, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$58K/yr - $115K/yr
4+ years expAuburn University is seeking a dynamic scientist/practitioner to coordinate on-farm trials focused on site-specific management strategies aimed at increasing input use efficiency and profitability. The role involves data collection, analysis, and dissemination of research findings through reports and presentations.
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Responsibilities
Collect and analyze spatial data, as well as prepare digital prescription maps to be uploaded and used in farm machinery (planter, sprayer, spreader, irrigation system, grain combine)
Establish soil fertility experiments, summarize the results of those experiments, and prepare peer-reviewed journal articles with the main findings of those studies. Experience running Fertigation and Nutrient leaching experiments is required
Prepare manuscripts for publication in journal articles and also prepare reports and Extension publications for farmers and funding agencies
Use precision agriculture technologies for data collection, variable rate application of inputs, and spatial data analysis
Use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and GPS for the collection and analysis of spatial data
Apply statistics knowledge to analyze spatial data collected from on-farm trials
Mentor undergraduate and graduate students
Disseminate research findings through presentations at national and international conferences
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Agronomy, Crop Science, Soil Science, Environmental Science, or a closely related field and four (4) years of laboratory experience with research practices and protocols for Research Fellow III
Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Agronomy, Crop Science, Soil Science, Environmental Science, or a closely related field and six (6) years of laboratory experience with research practices and protocols for Research Fellow IV
The successful candidate is expected to be highly organized, personable, and enthusiastic; must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within multidisciplinary teams
Must be familiar with GIS (QGIS), precision agriculture software SMS, and GPS, use of precision agriculture technologies for the variable application of inputs, experience running Fertigation and nutrient leaching experiments
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and R
Benefits
Generous benefits
Educational opportunities
Culture of support and work/life balance
Company
Auburn University
Auburn University is an institute of higher learning that offers undergraduate and graduate courses.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25.89MKey Investors
National Safety CouncilDENSO’s North America FoundationNational Institute of Food and Agriculture
2025-06-25Grant· $0.05M
2024-10-30Grant
2024-06-26Grant· $0.89M
Leadership Team
Kelli Shomaker
Sr. V-P for Business and Administration and CFO
Katherine Alldredge
Executive Support Specialist to VP Advancement & Chief Operations and Strategy Officer
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